Mike
*The Holiday Season of Charam Ta, had come and for the most part had already gone away for the year. The self-proclaimed Mercenary Captain had his cheerful moments leading up to the holiday... Though self-doubt, and concern for others around him, caused him to spend a lot more time in his campsite, specifically in his own tent, and the armory tents.*

*He became a bit shut in when people didn't visit, otherwise he opened up as usual, when they did. He left camp only really to resupply, and then back to his tent, or the armory mostly. Currently, he was stepping out of his tent, a little bit sleep deprived in the moment.*

*He wiped his eyes a little, as he looked over his campsite. He walked over, towards the firepit, as he brushed the snow out of the way, and gathered some spare logs, starting to light the fire with a soft yawn, and a stretch.*
Andrew
*Yet another lonely Charam Ta.*

*Katherine didn't do much for it. Talk with a couple people at New Sunlight, discussing how they were either going back to their families to visit or spend the time with their lover. Of which she had neither. She just spent time next to the fireplace, sipping hot cocao that went cold, and going to bed a little earlier after seeing the snow fall outside.*

*.....Fuck it, she should just visit Alde.*

*It was already past Charam Ta, but the Captain was insistent on getting him a gift. It just seemed like the nice thing to do. He had gone through a lot after all, and they hadn't really talked after that. Perhaps something suited for winter.*

*Katherine entered the camp, wearing her typical black clothing (though this one was much thicker) along with a large backback. She saw Aldeberto next to the campfire, and waved.*

"Alde!"
Mike
*His first truly lonely Charam Ta. It was... Different for him. Something he wasn't sure how to really handle.*

*He hadn't even really thought of getting anyone a gift, for the season since, his mind was... Well, it was elsewhere. Once the fire was lit, he relaxed into his seat by the fire. He looked up when he heard his name called, and he smiled softly, waving back.*

"M- Er, Katherine. Its been awhile..."

*He said, reminding himself, she said in the past that he can just call her Katherine instead of anything else, like Miss Vayne. He moved to get a seat by the fire available for her, instead of, well, likely partially buried underneath some snow.*

"You can uh, take my seat. Sorry about the state, I've been... Distracted, you could say. With uh... Well, mercenary stuff."

*He said, trying to sound reassuringly, but a yawn escaped him, as he spoke, and he blinked a few times, to wake himself up a little, all in all, he was cheered up by seeing someone he considered a friend visit him. It felt good, and reminded him, he didn't have to deal with everything on his own.*
Andrew
*A warm smile is returned as Katherine takes a seat next to the blond, setting her backpack down on the ground. It sounded heavy.*

"It's alright, I know there's been a lot happening. Can't really say the same on my end so... I thought I'd make a visit. Has everything gone alright? How's Serena? I heard she was sick the last time I heard of her."

*Katherine opened the flap of the sack, making sure it turned away from Alde so he couldn't peer into it, and brought out a kettle, two cups lined with leather, and a pouch.*

"You sound tired. Want some cocao for some energy?"

*Katherine held up the small pouch. Some of the smell got through, the cocao powder filling the air with a hint of cinammon as well.*
Mike
*He would shift a little, getting more and more comfortable to talk, as he thought of how things had been.*

"Things have been... Alright. I've mostly kept to myself though. Barely visited family during Charam Ta, and kept to myself. Serena's been fine, I think she went w/the Canifor guy, uh... Grey for awhile? Probably good for her, incase of... Well..."

*He grew quiet a moment, before he glanced as she turned away, trying to peek to no avail, and smiled, nodding as he took an offered cup.*

"I haven't slept the best, no. Some Cocao sounds lovely Kathy."

*He said, with a smile, as he ran a hand into the snow, and wiped part of his face with it.*

"Maybe... I'll grow a beard..."

*He said, as an idle comment, thinking about the idea in a way.*