[Completely alone... The words echo through the cavern around his heart, and the sharp ache is a familiar companion. A companion he hates as much as he hates anyone else in this world.] This day is no different from any other...and you being here makes me no less alone.
[But he stiffly takes the package from Frey's hands.]
[December 23rd]
[But he stiffly takes the package from Frey's hands.]