May the heavens reject me...

[Johnny is lounging on his couch with a distent and wistful smile on his face. As per usual, he is only half-dresed, but Minea is curled up in front of his stomach, purring away.]

All of this festive spirit and decorating...it makes me wonder what this time of year means for everyone. For some, as I understand it, it is a time to celebrate Christ and God and all of the religious feelings attached to that.

For others it is a time to 'do what's right' and give to others who might be less fortunate than them. And for others, still, it is a time to spend with family.

I know, for me, I always looked at it as a time to spend with that person you love most; it's a very romantic time of the year....

Of course, family is important too, but if you don't have any family or would rather not associate with them, wouldn't it be just as wonderful to curl up with someone special and let them know how important they are? Just a thought.

Anyway~ Tell me, Vatheon, what does Christmas mean to you~?

[Johnny appears in the screen, just as near-shirtless as ever, but he looks a little down and his tone lacks that lilt and tease it usually carries. He's sitting on a bed, and the figure under the covers behind him shows it's not his own. Before he gets a chance to speak, Minea shows up and jumps into his lap, pawing at him with worry.]

There's....something wrong with Toki. I haven't been able to get him to wake up....but he seems normal.

I....don't really know if this is just something he does... [Not like they had talked about Toki's past at all. Didn't have to.]

Someone who knows humans better...is this normal? I didn't think it was, but...


[Any one who's good at reading subtle signs in a facial expression will know that he's a lot more worried than he's making out to be.]