"Sheesh, you get two bad memories from one winter..." Chikai sighs, like he can make the experiences not a big deal if he just acts like they aren't. He turns, meandering a bit as he heads back towards the desk. "Well for starters, he's a real serious kid. Always worrying about something or other. A little caution's smart, but he could stand to lighten up more."

For a moment, he pauses to eye the bits of paper on the wall, before admitting, "It's been a while since we've been able to spend much time together. Work got in the way, y'know? But that's all done with now. Soon as I get back, I'm gonna go get him." That his brother would still be waiting, no matter when that turned out to be, he had no doubt.