Nicolas helped the woman inside, watching her stumble to the fireplace. She just sat there, speaking softly to her baby through her chattering teeth. He sat back down in his chair, watching the woman carefully, concerned by her blue appearance.<span style="font-style: italic">What on Earth would lead her out here? Is she running from something? She couldn't possibly have any business out here judging by her clothing. She wasn't prepared at all.</span>He kept to himself for the time being, waiting for the woman's appearance to improve.<span style="font-style: italic">Who is this woman?</span>His mind continually churned with wonderment at the spectacle in front of him,<span style="font-style: italic">Why... Why on Earth did she end up HERE?</span>The anger he previously held slowly turning to concern for the two.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">What can I do? They surely can't stay here forever... This is MY home... But they'll surely die if I send them back out there on their own... And I haven't seen anyone in months, so there's no telling if I'll see anyone that can help them on their way anytime soon...</span>He heard the woman speak again as she started to improve, the snow on her slowly melting, stroking the bundle and still clutching it tightly. "What on Earth are you doing all the way out here? Did you get lost from your group or something?"