☃ 2nd Rat Tale [voice]

[icyconformist]

When you come from a country that doesn't often have snowfall, seeing it in such a beautiful display seems like a special gift. It's a shame it isn't snowing today, too, although I suppose most people are grateful. Unfortunately, with the snow comes bitter coldness. Winter without the cold would be nice, I think.

Oh--Although I'm not a doctor, I'll

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[forged_anew]

You're welcome. Hope it fits and all.

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And I disagree about snow being a gift...

[icyconformist]

It does, very nicely; and it's warm.

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...You disagree? Not a fan of snow, then?

[forged_anew]

Good to hear.

There's no winter in my nation.

[icyconformist]

Really? So you lived in a tropical part of the world?

[bokuwadoctaaa]

Where I came from, it snowed all the time. But winter wouldn't be winter if it wasn't cold, though people would like it if it wasn't that way. Wouldn't you miss out on things that you do during the winter to stay warm?

[icyconformist]

How could you deal with it snowing all the time...?

A-Ah. I suppose you're right. Sitting at the kotatsu in the evenings with your family and taking vacations to the lake and hot springs... I didn't really think about that. Those would be things I'd miss, most definitely.

[bokuwadoctaaa]

...I grew up in that weather so I got used to it. [That's all he's saying. For now.]

See? Then it's alright if it's cold. The only thing is if it's really really cold. That can be a problem.

[icyconformist]

I see... Still, I can't imagine it being like this all year long.

Yes, you're right. It was wrong of me to think Winter would be better off without the cold. But, you're right. If it gets too cold, people's lives could be in danger.

[dr_seahorse]

Seeing it in such a place as this, however, is not ideal.

[icyconformist]

Well, no, I suppose it isn't. I still can't help but feel a little touched by it, though.

Perhaps I'm just selfish.

[dr_seahorse]

No. I suppose it has it's way of doing that.

[icyconformist]

If it snowed more often in Japan then I probably wouldn't be so fascinated. I'm not sure if that's a good or bad thing, though.

...It's... much colder than what I'm used to. I'm beginning to miss the dry, mild winters of Japan. At least I have a coat now so I can keep a little warmer.

I'm surprised that so many people here seem used to this kind of weather.

[icyconformist]

Oh--Hello, Tsuna-san.

Isn't it? It would be nice to see the city completely blanketed in snow, even for just one day.

I am warm--quite a few offered to give me their coats and they didn't even know me. I wonder if Haru has been saying good things about me and bragging unnecessarily.

[icyconformist]

...You're right. Although this kind of situation is far from pleasing, it does teach us what is truly important in life. It's a little depressing, but it also gives me hope.

Ah--I'm sorry. I felt guilty taking the spare coat from Zuko. I wouldn't want to take something that you think is special.

Yes, Haru is my cousin, along with Shigure, Hatori, and Kisa.

[moarcowbell]

Lets build a snowman.

Ah, I'm afraid I don't have the power to just give you any word.

[icyconformist]

Build a sno---

Haru! Why the hell does Hatori think I need a lesson in sexual education?!

[moarcowbell]

Ah?

If you were curious, you could have asked me.

[icyconformist]

[ Possibly misunderstanding. ]

I am asking you.