After Arlan left, Oriana kept herself busy with Snowflake. Since it was cold outside, she took Snowflake into the chamber. The wolf climbed onto the bed, leaving space for her master. Oriana joined Snowflake, lying down with her back resting against the wolf's warm, furry stomach, and stared at the sky through the window.
"Snowflake, do you ever wonder where you came from, who your parents were, and how a spiritual beast like you ended up in the snow, unattended?"
Snowflake growled lightly in response, as if agreeing with her.