[Varian is probably one of two people who don't actually alarm Melius these days. That's a positive step. He probably would have still jumped out of his skin even knowing full well his friend was coming, not too long ago.]
[Instead, he perks up.]
It's fine! Um. It's not... it's not cold. Too cold. And the - the fire helps.
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[Instead, he perks up.]
It's fine! Um. It's not... it's not cold. Too cold. And the - the fire helps.