Beloved Tomboyish Daughter

The snow crunches satisfactorily under her feet as she walks. She could float instead, leave the winter scenery that the forest of magic offers completely unperturbed. But there are days when it's better to feel the snow under your feet.
For Letty, today was one of those days.

Her steps were certain but sporadic, as if she was heading towards a definite goal but didn't know where that place was exactly. For all purposes, she was wandering around, lost and with no destination in mind. Only a small pack held tightly against her chest.

She felt the wind first. Like a whirlwind going through the forest, fierce and chaotic. Heading right towards her. Her legs stopped moving, turning towards the source of the disturbance.
She let her arms down, and prepared to receive the incoming ballistic fairy.

Crashing headfirst into her body, the whirlwind stopped in front of her. Blue hair turned upward revealing the smiling face of a bratty little girl.
"Hey!" she exclaimed.

"Hello Cirno" she answered slowly, putting her hand on her head.
"Hehe" Cirno floated back, bobbing up to eye level. Letty knew that she preferred it that way and not be treated like a child. She retired her hand, grabbing the pack with both hands once again.
"Were you playing Cirno?"
"Hmn." she nodded energetically. "It's a good day to explore."

Looking at her, she certainly looked like she had been exploring the frozen forest, her dress dirty and a couple of scratches on her arms. She kept giggling, her energy focused there for the moment. But in any moment she would shoot away for something new.
Letty swept away with her hand a couple of broken sticks from her hair. It was the best she could do for her. The scratches worried here, but she knew Cirno would be alright.
She smiled at the realization she had come to.

"I have a little present for you" she said, rising the package into view.
Cirno's eyes widened, her whole face caught up in utter surprise.
"What is it? What is it?" she asked excitedly, floating around faster, fighting the urge to just grab it.
"Here you go"
The paper shredded in seconds, as she ripped it open to reveal its secrets.

A long wool scarf flowed down from her hands, as Cirno looked at it puzzled.
"What is it?"
"It's a scarf," Letty said as she grabbed it and started putting it around Cirno's neck. "It's something you wear when it's cold."
Cirno stood really still, following with her eyes her hands as they turned around her. Finally, she tugged on it a bit until it fit snugly.
Pulling back her hands, she looked as she hovered confused, touching the warm fabric around her.
"It looks good on you." She said with a smile.
"It's... warm"
"Do you like it?"
A brief pause as she finished examining it.
"Yeah!" She smiled back. "Thank you Lady!"

The hug caught her by surprise at first, but then she surrounded the small fairy's body with her arms and held her closely. She was happy, really happy, and that made her happy in turn.

"A present!" Cirno pulled away suddenly. "I will give a present too!"
"Oh no, there's no need for that." Letty said, but she was already flying away, picking up speed.
"Be careful Cirno!" she yelled, hoping it would reach her. All she had for an answer was the distant image of her waving goodbye.

The forest was quickly as peaceful and silent as a few minutes before. Letty started walking once again, wondering this time what kind of present Cirno would get her.
It was a good day to play on the snow after all.