Next ficlet -- Breaking the Ice

For renitaleandra. The title isn't overly original. The prompt was *very* interesting, and there are at least five ways I could have written it. I hope you like this one.

( Breaking the Ice )

Next ficlet - I, Claudius

For blacksquirrel. This one went into a completely different direction than intended. And I'd like your honest opinion, flist: is it too sentimental or isn't it. I won't deny that I personally like it a lot, but that's exactly why I want really, really honest opinions.

( I, Claudius )