Following Jin Guangyao's lead on practical matters, despite the bloody conflict between them, still comes naturally. The other man had been the nominal leader of his society once. In the past, Nie Huaisang would've cried, protested, or otherwise feigned confusion until Jin Guangyao or someone else gave in and took the task off his hands. Instead, he listens with a thoughtful expression as he takes off his snowshoes, setting them aside for now. After a moment, his coat follows.

The gray-green robe of his robe is near identical to the robes of the office he wears back home, simply devoid of all embellishments. It's a far simpler look people are used to seeing from Huaisang, considering his well-known love for high fashion and accessories. However, it's not that far off from the plain garments he wears when disguising himself on the road.

After a while, he speaks with a great deal more competence and certainty than he typically displays in Jin Guangyao's presence. At this stage, what would be the point of hiding any longer when he's begun revealing himself to everyone else?

"Survival is enough for now. The locals may have tasks that need doing. If they do, we may be exchange labor for hunting and fishing equipment. Perhaps survival lessons as well. I don't know much about how to get by in this sort of terrain... Do you?"