Winter nodded, once, twice, and then paused. She felt far less warm without him resting against her but that wasn't to say it was the worst thing. She missed it, but understood. Many humans, she realized, were not so used to the open affection that she had grown up with. Instead, she politely folded her hands at her sides to allow him the space he may not have asked for, but probably needed.

"You are right, in many ways." After a second she allowed herself to lean a little more weight on one hip, pursing her lips. It was a topic she had wanted to bridge with him for some time, but she had never quite found a way to do it. Perhaps now was the best time, it would allow him some freedom from her other words.

"What if Zelly does not wish to turn back?"