[h1][color=yellow]Ellis Nochel[/color][/h1]
Ellis eyes widened upon hearing that it may be possible for enemies to follow him via a Vanishing Stone. It was no secret that he was on bad terms with a lot of people. If someone broke into his home while he was away and found the stone, it was entirely possible they could get on his trail. Darn, it seemed as if he was forever bound to his problems. Not even going to another world could free him of all the trouble he had gotten into during his life. 

[i]I haven't been here that long,[/i] Ellis thought, rubbing his shoulders as he still tried to warm up. [i]If I dip soon then maybe I can cover my trail better.[/i]

The idea was splendid. It didn't seem as if he had any further business in the woman's house other than shelter from the ruthless weather. True, he wasn't in a hurry to go outside given that the frost bite was still gnawing on his toes and fingers, but it was in his best interest to make some progress. He heard a few of the others reveal their intentions of staying within the house. He couldn't blame them but ultimately was unable to join them. It was a shame. The house would have made the perfect spot for a nap.

"Excuse me, miss," Ellis said, addressing the Elurra. "Could you give me an idea of what else there is around here besides that white slush on the ground?"

Okay, so Ellis didn't quite know the proper term for snow just yet. Hopefully she would understand what he meant.