Months passed without anything significant changing. The soldiers were given their winter uniforms but business carried on as usual aside from that unless there was a snow storm. Winters in the capital were far less kind than those in Cloverfield, which was further south.
Rukelion was able to save up for that ring and sent it home with that month's money. He eagerly awaited Daisy's next letter to see her reaction to it. He wished he could have seen it in person!
As winter progressed, he missed her more than usual. They spent so much more time purposely playing around then since they had more time on their hands. Cold weather made him think of her since the capital of Katalya stayed roughly the same temperature year round.
Was she keeping warm without the benefit of his fire magic? At least he had taught her how to kindle a fire properly and keep it stoked so she wouldn't freeze if he came home late after the day he accidentally gave himself away.
