His own expression brightened a little at that. On impulse, he pulled his arm in a little, hugging Chris in a bit comfortingly, before releasing a little. He then slid his free arm over to pick up the wassail still in front of Chris, which was no doubt cold by now.

"Hah, alright, you need something better than wassail. I'm gonna get you some of that hot cocoa."

He moved to stand, but then paused, as if something had just occurred to him.

"Oh, hey, I almost forgot..."

He pulled his backpack aside, rummaging through it a moment before handing Chris a small, somewhat flat, wrapped gift.

"H'you're gift had a part two."

He grins a moment, and then shifts his pack back on and turning, briefly placing a hand on his brother's shoulder.

"You can open it while I'm getting the drinks."

He gave Chris's shoulder an encouraging pat, smiling to match, and then turned and headed back into the crowd.