Everything fades away

[whispering, silence, more whispering]

Nii-chan... nii-chan, wake up.

mmng... wu...?

It's almost New Years.

Nn... what time is it, Haku? Who's... is Lance with you?

uhuh! We know you can't have any alcohol, but we brought sparkling cider for you!

... I'unwanna wake up.

Aw... nii-chan, please? Just for a few minutes? I don't want you to miss a new year coming in!

[long pause]

Okay... you sure I can't have a beer instead?

No!

[laughs]It was worth a shot.

-ku! Wait up!

Ne? Nii-chan, what's up?

[panting] I had- ... wow you look amazing

Ah! Th-thank you, Greg. ... did you need me for something?

Oh! Right had something to give you!

Oh?

Yeah! It's your birthday after all. Everyone pitched in for this one.

[a rustle as Greg hands the present over. Haku makes a happy little noise, tearing the paper as she opens it. There's a gasp and a long silence.]

Haku... ?

Y-you guys...

[Greg 'DERF's loudly. He's been tackled.]

Eheh... you like it then?

Yes! It's the guitar I wanted! Thank you thank you thank you!

Hey, anything for our sis on her birthday.

I love you guys!~

*long sigh before she starts*

Alright. Family. We've got a situation on our hands.

Sabine and Horatio have vanished. Likely sent back to their home. We have no way of knowing if this is temporary or permanent.

Greg... big brother is gonna need our help more than anyone right now. He's already falling apart without her, and we can't just leave him like that, or leave his kids alone.

Whatever happens... this is the time to show we really are a family. He needs our support right now. And our love.