If they weren't out in the snow, he would have stopped but 'stop moving and die' was engrained in deep, so instead his gaze just gets a little more steely and serious. His spirt was a little more indomitable than most, you show the man a challenge, he'll aim to hit the mark with more will and ferocity than most expected with the easy smile that went with the smooth accent.

"Once we're outta this wind, I'mma have a couple more questions, if you don't mind indulgin' me."

Because if there wasn't Spring coming, if there wasn't the sun coming, he would rather know sooner rather than later. Manage those expectations, plan for every possible scenario he could think of - try as he might, his wheels were already spinning.