"Of course it's caused by someone: the White Wyrm.<span style="font-style: italic">Duh.</span>" says Yuki smartly. "Are you really so out of the loop? You've been wandering the wasteland too long; all that howling wind and ice has gone and frozen your brain." She cocks her head teasingly at Geno.<br/><br/><br/>"The Wyrm is using his storms as a weapon to paralyze the Empire's army." says Soma reassuringly. "But the winter ain't really endless. Haven't you been north yet? The Free towns are all lush and green."<br/><br/><br/><br/>"Nice to meet you, Sashi Woodhead!" says the purple-haired lass to the bunny-gal. "My name's Soma." She takes Sashi's hand and shakes it energetically.<br/>"You're really good with that scythe! I thought that wolf was going to eat you for sure..."<br/><br/>Yuki remains by the wall and declines Sashi's hand.<br/><br/>"Haha! Yes I drink!" says Soma. "I can outdrink most anyone!"<br/><br/>"We're waiting for our friend; she is inside with Sapheine." says Yuki.