Bristlebane stood in the doorway to the castle in surprise as the other apprentices flooded in, "Hey whats-" his question was cut off as a flurry of snowflakes came in. Bristlebane rubbed his arms vigorously, "Uh, if the master doesn't get angry I saw a fireplace in the kitchen so we could go over there and see if we could warm this place up." he offered to the shivering group.