"It is sad that these meetings between our husbands only happen once a year" Cinderella suddenly said as they sat by the fireplace roasting marshmallows.
"Yes but at least we will get to see each other again next year!" Belle said hopefully "I have only known you girls for a few days now but I feel like I have known you my whole life!"
They all huddled closer by the fire as the wind outside began to howl.
"I think I read in a book one time something about roasting marshmallows and then putting them between graham crackers with chocolate." Belle said after a long silence.
"Well I wonder who would have that sort of idea" Aroura said.
"It sounds interesting! Can we try it Ariel?" Snow White asked enthusiastically.
As they all looked at Ariel they saw her staring into the fire completely hypnotized by the flames, like it was the most beautiful thing ever.
"Um Ariel? Are you alright?" Cinderella asked as she touched her gently.
"What?" Ariel said with a start "Oh sorry guys, I guess after all this time I am still fascinated by fire!"
The room was full of laughs and giggles. Ariel grabbed a pillow and threw it at Belle "Haha laugh at that!" she said with a cheeky grin.
Belle grabbed a pillow and threw it, but it hit Aroura "Hey!" she said grabbing a pillow.
An all out pillow fight ensued. The girls shrieks of laughter could be heard everywhere in the castle, even the large meeting room where the boys where still having discussions.
"Well sounds like the girls are having fun." Eric laughed
"I am glad they are getting along" Adam said cheerfully "Some people think Belle is... well... kind of strange, and its good for her to make some friends."
"Yes same with Aroura" Philip added "She doesn't have much experience being a princess, I think sometimes she feels left out."