THE MOUNTAIN AIR bites harshly , cruel even through a thick fur . & she , wary / weary , unable to stop no matter how much she might want to . there’s a been a coldness in her since haven that’s not yet melted ; but gratitude warms her . ❛ thank you . ❜ he , with a healing touch she has always seemed to lack ( hands more suited to sting rather than soothe ) . ❛ i think — a great many of these people would not have made it so far , if not for you . ❜