[Cuddling is good. It's part of why she'd called Ouse over. Also, it was cold, and Ouse's house was cold. No reason not to bring her into the warmth. Baking's a good excuse.]

It is strange. I flew up there a while back, and it was a mess getting around. I had to get back by flying over the storm, and it was just...nasty?

[That's the only word for it.]

Mount Hikami sounds a bit less sinister. I'm fairly sure that Sodder, or whatever's brought us here, is just trying to keep us from exploring further.

But we're here to cook. And I thought we'd start with something simple. Do you like chocolate?