sometimes quiet is violent

It was times like this with Clouse that Avella liked most. Where he was the attentive student and she was able to impart some of her knowledge on him. There were still so many things to teach him but it was hard to cram it all into one lesson. This way was much better, where he guided what he learned. She felt that teaching him in this fashion would ensure his interest in the topics discussed.

She wasn't surprised when he offered another question for her to answer. Avella took a moment to think how best to answer. When she finally spoke her gaze had fallen on him once more, this was important.

"Wet and cold don't hurt unless its very cold and you are wet. If you get too cold and wet you can become very sick and die. We have to be careful because we can slip and fall on the ice and hurt ourselves badly. In blizzards we can become lost or separated. Many things can happen but if we're careful and stick together we should be okay."

Though she'd lived through a winter on her own when she was only a little older than Clouse Avella believed the last part.