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Arahad passed one hand over his face, and in the same fluid movement rubbed the back of his neck, slowly letting out his breath.

"It's all right," he murmured. "Just ... we were worried. With the weather being the way it is and all ... I'm glad you're back."

He smiled and put one hand on Lin's shoulder. "I'm glad you're back," he repeated. Then he let go of her shoulder and turned towards the fireplace. "Go on up to bed, I'm going to put the fire out."

Earendil had stripped and dried himself before pulling on some dry clothes and crawling into bed. Still, he was cold, his hands and nose feeling like ice, his entire body shivering.

He kept an eye on the door as he waited for Lin, rubbing his arms in an attempt to warm himself at least slightly.

"Freezing," Earendil replied, speaking slowly and quietly so that his voice would not vibrate with his shivering. "I don't think I've ever felt so cold ..."

But at least it was him and not Lin or Miyuki ... they were strong, true, but neither of them had the elven resilience that Earendil did.

It was indeed a bit warmer, though Earendil had a feeling it would take more than a blanket of feathers to warm him thoroughly. He draped one arm over Lin's side, holding her close, and her own body heat did more to warm him than her wing did.

"Better," he agreed, closing his eyes and sighing softly as he felt his shivers slow. He pressed his lips lightly to her forehead. "Perhaps tomorrow we should stick to the house," he murmured softly. "Get a bit more rest. Keep warm."

Earendil found it difficult to sleep, despite having Lin's warmth so near him. He was not sure what it was, but something was bothering him ... some prickle of warning that he couldn't figure out. Something just plain wasn't right.

His mind too busy to sleep, he simply lay there in the darkness, waiting for day to arrive, and once it did, for Lin to wake up.

Earendil smiled ever so faintly at Lin and shook his head gently.

"I tried," he murmured honestly. "But I couldn't. Something just felt ... off. I don't know what."

He brushed her hair away from her face tenderly. "I'll catch up on my sleep, don't worry," he assured her with a smile. He kissed her on the forehead. "Good morning."

Earendil smiled faintly, gazing tenderly at Lin.

"Agreed. I find myself entirely unmotivated to get out of bed."

His eyes flickered to the window, where light was showing despite a gray sky outside.

"Though if it's already light," he murmured, "I suppose it's high time ..."

"True," Earendil chuckled, making no move to get up. After all, he still had Lin's wing over him. He did however remove his arm from her side so that she wouldn't be trapped against him any longer. "Though it does make me wonder what it looks like outside. It sounded quite harsh all night long."

For that matter, it still sounded quite blustery.