[ linus rubs his hands together, sensation returning to his fingers again as he laughs. ]

Yeah, it was pretty intense. Shoulda listened to the barkeep back in town when he told me to stay another night, but I thought it'd be okay, you know? [ his smile turns sheepish. ] Told him I'd just melt the snow if it got worse, no big deal. He gave me this look like I was crazy or something.

[ which he is, but that's besides the point. he sighs, shaking his bangs from his face. ]

Anyway, glad you made it here in time. Would've been bad if both of us were stuck outside.