(video/action)
[Winter always makes Naoki think of home. Long days walking through the cold with his friends, admiring and laughing at the displays at Christmastime. The sound of the snow crunching under his feet brings it back. Fresher memories are last year's Christmas and all those who were here to (at least) get gifts for. So many have gone. He pulls the forest green scarf around his neck more snug. Its presence there is more superficial than anything (given he's practically a walking heater), but nevertheless it's cozy and nice.
He stops to check out the trees he's planted, fluffing their branches to remove the snow. They're holding up well, hardy little things.
Then he fishes out the communicator. One may notice his other hand holds a couple of bags swaying from it.] It's kind of weird to me still, "shopping" what with not having to pay. [A grin.] But presents are more about the thought than the cost, I figure. Good to finish up early, what with Christmas coming and all.
[Yellow eyes gleam with good humour.] I know not everyone here probably even celebrates it or they celebrate something different, but it's still a nice sentiment that comes with the holiday, eh? Peace all around and everything.
[A beat and Naoki looks down at a bag in his hand.] Plus, winter's the best time for nabe--hot pot.
[Should one want to run into him, he's meandering the roads near the shops in the city.]
He stops to check out the trees he's planted, fluffing their branches to remove the snow. They're holding up well, hardy little things.
Then he fishes out the communicator. One may notice his other hand holds a couple of bags swaying from it.] It's kind of weird to me still, "shopping" what with not having to pay. [A grin.] But presents are more about the thought than the cost, I figure. Good to finish up early, what with Christmas coming and all.
[Yellow eyes gleam with good humour.] I know not everyone here probably even celebrates it or they celebrate something different, but it's still a nice sentiment that comes with the holiday, eh? Peace all around and everything.
[A beat and Naoki looks down at a bag in his hand.] Plus, winter's the best time for nabe--hot pot.
[Should one want to run into him, he's meandering the roads near the shops in the city.]