[The memory isn't just warm emotionally; The sudden warmth of summertime is a sharp contrast to the miserable winter that coats the Trench. Atsushi is startled by the sudden change in location, enough that he initially feels fear and paranoia bristle across his skin. The Tiger's fur vanishes a moment later as the laughter reaches his ears... Gradually, he realizes that he hasn't been whisked away to the nightmare of last month.
He relaxes just in time to hear Rena. Though Atsushi has never met her before, he can sense that she is kind. Safe, even. His gaze shifts from her face to the memory again.]
... Mm. It looks like fun.
[Atsushi never had a normal childhood. He's only seen this kind of warmth in books and on television. He finds it hard to look away.]
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He relaxes just in time to hear Rena. Though Atsushi has never met her before, he can sense that she is kind. Safe, even. His gaze shifts from her face to the memory again.]
... Mm. It looks like fun.
[Atsushi never had a normal childhood. He's only seen this kind of warmth in books and on television. He finds it hard to look away.]
What was the occasion? That's so much food.