"Because you have had, and will have, dozens of those memories, almost identical to each other. All pleasantness, all soft snow and bright white landscapes. You will come here tomorrow and what will be the difference? The same snow, the same pleasantness. And the next day? They will all become identical, blurring into one moment as you age."
He holds up a finger. "One difference, one minute of panic, one riddle, one unique moment in your life. That will stand out. That will mark a Winter out from the rest of the year."
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"Because you have had, and will have, dozens of those memories, almost identical to each other. All pleasantness, all soft snow and bright white landscapes. You will come here tomorrow and what will be the difference? The same snow, the same pleasantness. And the next day? They will all become identical, blurring into one moment as you age."
He holds up a finger. "One difference, one minute of panic, one riddle, one unique moment in your life. That will stand out. That will mark a Winter out from the rest of the year."