Vata waited in the bitter cold as the figure continued to approach him, and a moment later, he could clearly see what it was. It seemed to be another person, albeit in unfamiliar garb that did not seem suited to the weather. The man's posture didn't seem to be hostile either, which was a relief. The last thing he needed right now was a bandit trying to mug him. The oddly dressed man took a few more steps before stopping and taking a look at Vata, then began speaking.

"Hello, I am Xavier. Do you happen to know where we are?"

Vata blinked in surprise. Neither the man's name nor the way he spoke indicated that he was from the North. The situation was quickly becoming stranger by the moment. If this place wasn't in the North, where else could this be?

"Greetings, Xavier. I am Vata, and I have not a clue as to where we are. Even if I did know, it would likely not help us, since we would likely freeze long before we could reach civilization."

As if to emphasize his statement, Vata started to shiver violently as the bitter cold started to seep in.

"I-if we wish to have any chance of surviving this, I would suggest that we try to look for something to keep us warm."