[She nods at that. She's used to kids running around without adults. Little Lamplight after all was an entire town with just kids. But at least they had each other and weren't stuck in a snow town.]

I think it might be one of the things that happens if you get stuck outside and wake up in there. I woke up without my hearing for a while when I first got stuck outside.

I'm going to look at the next house for supplies. Do you want to come and get something to eat? If there's anything actually wrong with your throat, I might be able to help. I was trained as a doctor before I came here.