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[armoured]

Do you think you can get to the bigger buildings today? It sounds like you might be heading towards the school; and if that's the case, then I know where you are.

[Also, supplies!]

[escutcheon]

Today might be cutting it a tad close. I'd have to spend the night there.

On the other hand, circling around would take longer, and certainly be less direct, but it's safer and offers more options for shelter. I'd like to poke around a bit and see what I can find for insulation under this armor.

[armoured]

[Oh well, that answers that question then, she's not like him.]

Yeah, if you can't get there in time to look and come away, don't go. You can't spend the night in the school, it's best to find a house nearby and go and look when there's still plenty of daylight.

[escutcheon]

That's the plan. Need to scrounge around the other houses first, right?

[ She's gonna steal all kinds of stuff. So ready to fill those pockets with loot. ]

I'll notify you when I get close, if you like.

[armoured]

[That's what it's all about!]

Yeah, that would be great. I'd love to try and help if I can, and-- hey, how about I start making you a pair of snowshoes? I have lots of materials, and I could leave them in a house for you to collect.

[escutcheon]

Would you? I'd appreciate it.

I'm afraid I don't have much of use to pay you with for your kindness. Unless you'd like a dog biscuit or a few sovereigns, I suppose.

[armoured]

You don't have to pay me for anything, I'm just glad to be able to help. We're all stuck here together, right? The least we can do is look out for one another.

[escutcheon]

As true as that is, I still owe you one. If there's anything you need, do let me know... within reason, obviously.

[armoured]

Hmm... okay, how about in return for the help, you be my friend?

[escutcheon]

[ The Warden chuckles. ]

That, I can do. I'm Cousland, by the way.

[armoured]

I'm Al, Alphonse Elric, it's nice to meet you. I'm sorry it's not in better conditions.

[escutcheon]

Nonsense. A little snow is nothing to get upset over.

[ DISMISSIVE HANDWAVE nothing can top how absolutely bonkers the Deep Roads were. Don't worry about it, friendo. ]

[armoured]

[He chuckles softly.]

That's the spirit.

[Yeah! Keep that optimism!]

Do you come from a place where there's a lot of snow, then?

[escutcheon]

Snow, mud, dogs, infuriatingly two-faced politicians, et cetera. Quite charming. You should think of vacationing there.

[ Now the question is... is she being truthful or facetious? Difficult to tell by tone alone. ]

[armoured]

[He can't help but laugh.]

Wow, mud and dogs? That's two whole steps up from here, it sounds amazing.