(nine footprints remain. action]

[turtletea]

[His term as a test subject for the Malnosso having run through, Yamcha has found his way back to the village. A little ways in - tired, hungry, overwhelmed - he collapses in the snow. His eyes are wide open and his breathing is eerily calm, and he makes no effort to get back up.]

I... Heh...

[The most that can be said about his appearance is

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[fighting_fool]

[someone's outside today-- obviously it's time for some snow-training.

What the

is that Yamcha?]

Yamcha!

[turtletea]

[Goku's voice manages to stir him. He sits himself up on his elbows, his breathing a little heavier.]

[fighting_fool]

[!!

He runs over to offer support and help him sit upright]

Are you alright?

[turtletea]

[In his upright position, he draws his knees up and folds his legs out in front of him.]

I'm just glad I'm looking at a face like yours again, Goku.

[ahappylie]

[Okita is heading back home after playing in the snow a bit and spots Yamcha, stopping for a moment before running over.]

Yamcha-san! You're back!

[turtletea]

[Yamcha nods weakly; the action leaves a deeper dent in the snow beneath his head.] Mmhm.

[ahappylie]

[He kneels down in the snow, looking at Yamcha with a clearly worried expression on his face.]

...are you alright? Do you need help?

[turtletea]

I think I'm more overwhelmed than anything.

[He blinks a few times, attempting to clear his vision.] You haven't been taken like that, right, Okita?