Rainbows never shine around me

Éldi chuckled. Fair enough. He imagined he probably did look worse for wear. It had been awhile since his body had had to endure such frequent mistreatment. He nodded. "This cold is enough to freeze a sneeze to your face." He was used to it and his wiry, wooly coat certain helped but he was more than ready to curl up somewhere and press his freezing nose into the warmth of his tail.

A short, sturdy woman was swift to answer Ignatius' call. He introduced her as Drífa and he nodded. A good northern name. It made him wonder if she was from a place of similar traditions to his own. "Greetings, elder. I look forward to your assistance. Not sure I could make it back to my den without your help."