01. ) CAN'T BE HELPED

( It started off with a pair of fairy bunnies looking for respite, and Ko apparently seemed like an excellent perch, being that he had dandelions with him and was sitting very still. But what started as a pair quickly became five sleepy bunnies, lazily munching dandelions with a Flemish giant even flopped over on his lap. Ko looks simultaneously at peace and like he'd like to get up soon, given the cold ...)

02. ) STRUCK THE MATCH

( Singing to Alivers and having the natural instincts to do so is something Ko is used to. His voice breaks those brainwashed Alivers out of their trances and gives them the chance to think clearly for the first time since they were born. So its not much of stretch from his norm to sing to the snow sprites, either.

And he's a good singer, too. )

03. ) YOUR ONLY ESCAPE

( It occurs to Ko that putting Reiji in the past could be really good for him. Accepting his love, his friendship, and then putting the painful parts aside is something he's wanted for a long time. His telling of his past to Atsuhide, Takakage, and Shino was enough to do that for a while, too.

But healing isn't exactly linear, and the notion of setting his dear, dear friend's name on fire when that was the way he died seems at once fitting and horrific.

He's frozen, to say the least.

He has Reiji's name written on a piece of paper. The pain of Reiji's death could very well go up in flames and he could hold onto the best parts of him.

But he chokes, turning away to leave the fire behind, clutching tightly onto the piece of paper. )