Johnny seemed to have cheered up some, that was good. December was starting to feel uneasy, herself. Somehow, her mind felt a little clearer than it had outside, and she felt like something wasn't...quite...right. She couldn't quite put a finger on it. She nodded absently when he told her she could ask for his hoodie whenever. Not that she'd need it, since she had her furs.
He seemed to be trying to reassure her that they were not far from the village, which offended her some. Of course they were not far from the village. These were her mountains, her home. Of course she wouldn't have allowed herself to wander that far from the village. She wouldn't die like that out here. How ridiculous. She just got turned around a bit. That's all. It happens.
He seemed to be looking around for something, and December watched him blankly. It took a moment for her to register that he'd asked a question. She processed it slowly, and if it were possible for her to look any paler, she would have blanched. She had to get to the village!
Her breathing quickened some and she looked about her frantically, turning to the cave entrance and looking out into the storm in a panic.
"My brothers! I have to get to the village!"
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