..Huh. [ He's standing outside, near the Christmas tree in the center of town, and idly touching the decorations, the needles, the ribbons..]

...I really don't trust this.

[ Akito is sitting outside his cabin door, lit cigarette between his lips, fingers playing with the lighter, both items of which he'd found with his belongings months before. He didn't seem to take much notice of the snow he sat on, or the snow falling on him, staring blankly outwards at the other cabins. One knee curled up, his crow sat on the outstretched other, staring at Akito.]

...I think I know how that girl feels, now.  [ He glances at the crow and blinks once.]  It's a lot quieter this time around..

[ Leans against the windowsill with a light sigh, shuddering.] ..Glad that's over.

[ Private to Cerceus; 67% unhackable. ]

..Hey, are you feeling alright?
And, um, I'm sorry.. for overreacting. I panicked.

[/Private ]

Might as well come down now-- unless you're busy. I'll wait 'til tomorrow or something, then.

So, good time or no?

I don't think I've ever seen this many flowers here before, if at all. But hey, I'm not complaining.. [ Soft, happy laughter. Lol, yellow flowers.]

Cy.. how are you doing? If you'd like, I could bring you some pretty ones that sprung up over here. The blue is really nice, and for some reason, they reminded me of you.

..Oh? [It seems Akito is rummaging through the stores once more.. and has found something of significance.]

Hey, Cy? I found something here you'll probably like. [ He makes sure it's behind his back so the other can't see it through the crow's eye.]

.. It's cold, again.. I hope everyone's going to be alright this time around, and try not to be outside a lot at night if you can help it.

( Filtered to Cerceus: 53% Unhackable. )

[ There's hint of a soft murmuring in the background, which grows louder as the crow moves closer-- Akito it seen looking over some furs in the stores, but at one point, he freezes.]

.................

FUCKING YES. MY CIGS~! [ Some more rustling, and more surprised exclaimations as he finds other objects. ]

Ohh! And-- Extra clothes, yes! My books-- MY DRAWING PAD. Charcaol, an eraser--- Ohhhhhh. Holy shit, it's fucking Christmas in Hell.

... [ Akito pauses for a minute, lifting up what looks like a stuffed black dog.]

Aw.. Kuro-chan, I can't believe you made it here. Were you lonely, all by yourself?

[ His tone is wistful, his eyes soft, and he gently hugs the stuffed animal against his chest as he gathers up the rest of his things.]

Alright.. let's get home before Cy starts worrying..

[ Audible snarling and growling is heard, obviously threatening noises-- and in the background, a tiny, frightened, sobbing voice.]

G-good kitty.. Stay over ther--Ah! No, no, over there! No, s-- Eek!

Oh, ohh... I d-d-don't want to be eaten.. [ Whines softly.] Oh, please don't eat me.. C.. Come on, k-kitty, just g-g-go outside and.. and eat another animal, or-- [ Tearing noises.]

..My bed..

[ There is silence for a long time, the sounds of the crow's feathers ruffling and it's clawed feet clicking against the bedside table. Through the eye, it appears there is a lump upon the bed. Akito had managed to curl himself into a tight ball under the blankets, hitching with the telltale signs of sobs and heavy breathing.

If one listened closely enough, they could tell that there were muffled sounds-- muttered, hysterical words that were broken by heaving sobs and were unintelligible to the ear. Whether or not they made sense at all was indeterminate. Occasionally, the sounds would increase in volume-- mostly results of his crying, and he would curl more into himself, hardly even trying to quiet his sobs, as if he had ceased to care.

Akito had snapped, broken, just like a fragile doll.]