"I'd hate to go against you in a snowball fight," Billy nodded, lowering the scarf just enough to show his delighted smile. As he stands there, that indescribable happy feeling welling up, he remembers just how much he's missed Kaworu these past few months.

His smile grows wider when Kaworu embraces him, and in the same moment he returns the favor heartily. It hadn't been all that long ago that he was going over the hug concept, and now...well, he'd missed this little ritual of theirs a lot.

"I hit a dead end with my research, but I'm sure we'll all get through it. And I could honestly use the break today," he laughed as he pulled back. "I know you've been introduced to the wintery world already, but...I'd be happy to explore anything you want."