For safety reasons, Gem Atkinson took off Audrey's ice skates and set them aside before placing her on his neck.
Audrey had sat on Gem's neck many times, and he had carried her like this countless times before. But today's feeling was entirely different; it really felt like flying.
Audrey felt like a butterfly, spreading her wings and soaring on the ice.
Gem skated faster and faster.
The faster he went, the more balance was required.
The other villagers stopped and watched the father-daughter duo, who seemed like two butterflies dancing gracefully. They clapped and shouted 'bravo' from time to time.
Audrey became more and more excited, shouting and yelling.
Worried that she would get tired, Gem let her rest after skating for a while. He said, "We can't skate anymore. It would be troublesome if we started sweating. And we should return the ice skates to their owner."
Audrey obediently agreed with a hum.
