When she arrived in Agrabah, Elsa had shrunk from the sun and wished it would disappear, but lately it seemed to set far too soon. The days had come and gone as quickly as a mirage. They were filled with new discoveries and things that had never entered Elsa's mind but now would not leave. She'd made her own inexpert efforts to do the same for Jasmine, and the sultana was both gratified and encouraging.
The sun was welcome on Elsa's face as she sat on the balcony, hand-in-hand with Jasmine. It was their last sunrise together, for it was time for Elsa and her retinue to return home. She would miss her new friend, but she had her duties, and she did miss her own country. She was leaving with two dozen camels laden with all sorts of things Jasmine insisted she take, from the normal royal gifts to more personal ones, like a bottle of fragrant jasmine water. Likewise, Elsa was leaving behind a rich array of Arendelle's offerings. Jasmine's favorite was the ice sculpture Elsa had made with her own hands, portraying the two of them holding hands, with a permanent flurry over it so it would never melt.
"I think Arendelle will be colder than I remember," Elsa said, and she was glad for Jasmine's warm hand in hers.
"That will be a new experience for me," Jasmine said, raising Elsa's spirits. They were parting for a time, but Jasmine was already talking about their next meeting, which she would be delighted if Elsa would host. She'd seen snow twice before in her life, when ambassadors or explorers brought it to her father as an exotic treasure, but even the most careful measures had never preserved it more than a day. She'd taken great joy in holding a piece of wet coldness in her hands for the first time, and she was impatient to see for herself everything that Elsa had told her.
"My bed will seem so empty," Elsa said. It seemed odd even to herself to say something like that. Just a month ago, she would have thought it impossible to share a bed with someone. The thought just seemed so uncomfortable, like she wouldn't know how to arrange it. But now it seemed natural.
"I hope you find someone to fill it quickly," Jasmine said.
Elsa turned her head sideways at her in surprise. "What?" she asked. Sudden pain crossed her mind at the thought that this had all been only a moment's pleasure to Jasmine, and their affair was now blown over like a breeze.
Jasmine seemed confused at Elsa's reaction, and then her face shifted to understanding. "Oh, you already have someone in mind?" she asked.
"No! I have you in mind!" Elsa said.
Jasmine laughed lightly. "But I won't always be there! You need a woman for Agrabah and a woman for Arendelle!" She saw Elsa's furious blush and laughed again, louder this time, and Elsa thrilled at the sight of that hidden, dexterous tongue. "Let me guess. That's not how things are in Arendelle?"
Elsa couldn't help but giggle at the simple solution. "Maybe it should be," she said. She was still smiling when she turned back at the sunset, and at its ombre colors, cool blue mixing with ruddy, passionate red.
Well, there's that one wrapped up! I already have some more in mind, and don't hesitate to ask if there's something you want to see :D
