[He would be shocked and so sorry if he knew the direction her thoughts were taking, when compassion was something to be distrusted and avoided warily.]

Pretty fast, but I'm afraid I don't think it will do much good, they all lock down on a night and we won't be able to get inside. Our best bet is to try and make you a shelter here in the snow, and I'll protect you from the worst of the wind. If we keep alert and work together, we should be okay.

[The optimism, it burns.]