#✨a nice simple and sweet conclusion to my late new year's post the other night. could go on a tangent about yuna during winter break but

[night-raven-miscellany]

"...Okay so... The late new year's party was a total bust, but 't least we've got some good food an' an even better vibe!"

"Yeah... It's a shame that everyone was busy with other things but... I'm glad you two were at least willing to hang out? I... Dunno what I would've done if I had to spend the holidays entirely alone, to be honest..."

"Well of course, dearest Yuna! Although we had our own obligations over the winter break, the least we could do was to check in and aid you and give you an opportunity to celebrate!"

"Yea! Casi's right. 'sides, no one wants to spend the 'olidays alone. It 'ad to've been 'ard, yea?"

"...Yeah... It was... I mean. I've got Grim and the ghosts, of course, but... I dunno... I miss... I miss my old life... Y'know.. my old friends... My house... My mom-"

"My most loyal vassal, Yuna... I am quite saddened to hear this... Not out of my own upset but rather... You've been stuck in quite an unfair predicament against your own will. I do not believe any of us should blame you for feeling a sense of longing for the past or resentment over what cannot be..."

"It's not your fault, Cas... It isn't anyone's, really. Rusul was right when he said before that moping about things isn't really gonna help... And honestly? I just... I really appreciate that the two of you are here, even if it is a bit... Y'know. Later than anticipated."

"Well o' course! Us first years gotta stick t'gether after all, yea? Sure neither of us are your typical buddies, but at least we can offer some company when ya need it most."

"Yeah... And I don't mind it at all... Y'know. That you aren't my 'typical' group... Because you guys really are a part of it, even if you don't think so. Honestly, I'm starting to think I hang out with you guys more than the others now, haha...

...

I dunno, though. I really do just... Appreciate having you guys here with me right now. So thank you guys..."