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[kobes]

Are you sure?

[holyposition]

We weren't together when we got here, because he was getting engaged. He changed his mind here, but if he doesn't remember, then...

Ask him what?

[holyposition]

It has to be colder, for longer, to build up inches of ice.

[kobes]

Oh. Huh.

That's very interesting. How do you know? Did you ice fish back home? I did, in the village, but

[Well. He was a seal.]

[kobes]

Then he'll find his way back to you in the end anyways.

[No room for argument; firmly.]

If you both remember when you go back, what he wants.

[holyposition]

I've gone once. When I was a kid. I complained the whole time.

[holyposition]

It's not about wanting it, I know he wants it. It's about being brave enough to face the consequences.

text;

[missed]

Saw that library sign this morning - you holding up?

Got some reading material in my place but don't know if it's anything new to you.

[ there's so much more, too. the explosion, the power and emotion he felt off of the boy before - but he doesn't want to dive right into it. not when he's just come back from it all. ]

[kobes]

I suppose we've been lucky it's so easy to be brave, here.

You'd want to do things to help, but that would mean being visible. That'd mean everyone knowing.
I'd be afraid too.

[kobes]

I don't blame you. I haven't met anyone who ENJOYS ice and snow.

un: koby

[kobes]

I'm all right, thank you for asking. Maybe this is the house's way of telling me to find new hobbies?

It's worrying, but. I'll find something else to do. But I'd welcome anything you have -- I remember you had some good ones.

[Koby's text comes with the soft, hesitant pulse of his aura, his presence, his mind seeking Louis out in a way it hadn't before. Not quite mind-reading, nothing so exact, more a stream-of-consciousness of emotion: cautious concerned apologetic relieved missed you i missed you]

[holyposition]

I actually love the snow. I just don't like sitting around waiting.

[holyposition]

Yeah, it would. He'd lose everything.

It sounds kind of romantic, though. Fighting the good fight together.

[kobes]

Really? But it's COLD.

[kobes]

It does. That and giving up everything for someone.
I don't know if I could do that. It's already scary enough just trying to live.

[holyposition]

Have you ever made a snowman?

[holyposition]

It would be for everyone like us, not just him.

Admittedly, I think I care about that more than he does.

[kobes]

Somehow I never did. I was usually trying to stay warm or hunting or something, in the village.

I saw them around, sometimes.

[kobes]

Well, he'd probably see it as giving it all up for you. I can respect that. Maybe with time he'd care more about it?

[holyposition]

Sledding? Snowball fights? Snow can be a lot of fun! Coming back inside for hot chocolate is even better.

[kobes]

We used sleds to carry things? But overall I think my impression of winter was pretty badly tainted by everything going on.

Maybe this time will be a do-over?

[holyposition]

Yeah, he will.

And he's gonna have to.

[holyposition]

If you get in a sled and push it down a snowy hill, it'll go fast. It's fun. We'll redeem it for you.

[kobes]

Really? That sounds
Actually really fun.

[holyposition]

I'll pray for snow so you can ride in front.