[He wouldn't say that he's moping, if he was asked- but then Naruto just processes all of his emotions through his body. He's restless by nature and when he hits a wall he turns to action instead of reflection. Naruto doesn't really know how to be still, not the way a decision is made. He's spent his life getting knocked down and finding ways to claw himself back up. But there isn't anything to fight in death. It just is. It's big and it's terrible and it can't be softened or negotiated with or pushed back.

Lux looks back at the crowd and Naruto follows her gaze.

Not long ago he'd been out on the floor himself, dancing with some of his friends and trying to weave his way the crowds without tripping over people and conversations.]

A festival? Oh yeah! The one where people make wishes right?

[An old shopkeeper had mentioned it to him just a few days ago. Now that she mentions it, Naruto hasn't been to see it yet either.]

Ano- are you sure it's okay to just go? You're even all dressed up for this thing.