His brows scrunched in thought. It was easier for him to focus on future practical survival than to allow him to be further unmoored by the past.

"A few times I've night hunt near Gusu in the winters, but both Er-ge and I had more than enough supplies. However, anything can be learned. We can watch how the locals do it and perhaps barter for knowledge as well. Sadly I'm more accustomed to warmer climates. Hejian was the coldest place I've lived and it was still too cold for me.

But between us, I think we will manage.

Are you hungry or thirsty? I would rather bring in some snow and put together our soup and drinking water now before I take things off and settle down for the night." his hands had warmed up quite a bit and the cabin was on its way to becoming warm.

He shifted on his coat once again, pulling the buttons on tight, and went to the satchel to bring out a pot.

"I'm going to fill this one up with snow, Er-ge once told me I mustn't boil it all at once or it will destroy the pot. Can you find yours? We can actually cook in that and add a bit at a time. We can use the second one to make drinking water." he straightened out his clothing, re-adjusting his soft woolen knit hat over his ears.