[A time warning would require Ikki to remember actively that he's not alone with Hyoga. And that people don't read minds. He fails at remember those things, or about caring about them. At least he stops and waits for her to catch up once he realizes she's behind.]

It's January still, so it's no wonder the plants don't want to show up yet. You missed Christmas, a pity, now I wonder how you would have dealt with your assigned elf.