（ in a normal person, that crestfallen expression may be enough to merit the pity and compassion necessary to change tack. unfortunately, itachi has by needs cultivated a cruel streak that — upon seeing a fracture — has more a desire to press upon it than to mend it.

he waits for the moment to pass, his red gaze passing over a nearby coterie of (innocent) snowmen.

also, what is all y'all's obsession with fun. ）

It is not the fun that concerns me. I understand the motive in wishing to present the opportunity to bond, but it may be that not everyone wishes for merriment of this nature.

（ and it has been made rather difficult to avoid, has it not? ）