The twitchiness! I had to include it, since I think it's kind of integral to him. And I think it's little things, like photos, that can set a scene.
As for a hopeful ending, I think Fraser is some strange embodiment of hope. That man never gives up (except when he does, but then he seems to muster himself again) so where Fraser goes, where his friends go, I think there will always be hope.
Dief if a tempermental half wolf, and touchy about his heritage :D
Thanks for reading!