breaking the ice during the icy winter

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[hello campers. there is now an Ask Me About My _____ sign pinned to your chest prominently.

the sign on the pirate near you, for example, reads Ask Me About My Public Execution. he seems less than happy, somehow.]

More of this bullshit... ?

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[emergencyration]

[looks pale, and like he hasn't slept in a week]

. . . Shimizu?

[hakabana]

Just 'Raikou' is fine, Natsume-kun.

[emergencyration]

But you're still using honorifics with me.

[hakabana]

[laughs, weak but sincere]

I guess. But my sister's around too, you know.

[emergencyration]

It might get confusing?

[hakabana]

Mhmm. She's Raimei, incidentally.

[emergencyration]

They're nice names.

[hakabana]

Thanks.

[emergencyration]

Mm.

[hakabana]

Something wrong?

[emergencyration]

[this is an awkward pause]

[emergencyration]

No, I just . . . wanted to say "Merry Christmas" since I didn't get a chance to before.

[hakabana]

Ah, thanks! Merry Christmas to you too, belatedly. Oh, I had...uh. Ugh. ...I wonder if they're still okay...

[emergencyration]

If what are?

[hakabana]

I got my sister to make everyone gingerbread men. They were supposed to be a Christmas gift.

[screwfate]

*...poor Natsume*