She had remained steadfast in her duties around the land and her work on Wintersbane. Tonight had been no different before she left him to rest in peace. Her paws carried her out towards the icefield. The darkness brought to light by colors in the sky. Auroras danced in a wave, reflected upon the snowy and icy earth.

Iana had heard stories of such a thing before. Granted she had never seen it in person. She wondered if anyone else was around to see such a thing. Perhaps another stranger — or even her recent patient might come out for the sight.

Regardless of the company she might have, she found herself enraptured by the colors above.

She certainly had heard the commotion. Even seen a squinted sight version of his downfall, but she had thought little of an interaction. Perhaps she should have summoned Wintersbane so that she did not feel...unmatched. However the winter-cloaked male was still injured and so, unbeknownst to her at the moment, was this rogue male before her.

Iana. She called back to him timidly. Are you okay? She had no clue what had sent him sliding into the snow.

A simple misstep? On the run?

Rye the oaf.

Such a poor claim, but he seemed in high spirits about it. So she allowed her tail to wag ever so slightly, a bit timid in her movements. Then he questioned her in a way that seemed perfectly fair.

I reside here. Duskfire Glacier. Is that not what Wintersbane had called it? She felt certain of the name as it slid off her tongue. The lights are simply a bonus. Her features crinkled some with kindness, a soft smile and warm look in her eyes.

Where are you headed to? Perhaps she could help him so the others did not get startled by his presence. Or...perhaps she could convince him to rest for a while.

She did not pity him, but she did feel some sort of empathy for it. She had been in the same situation not very long ago. Lost, wandered for weeks until she found Wintersbane in his state. So perhaps she could pass along the kindness that had been shown to her.

Well...would you like to stay here then? Not a second thought in her mind as she offered. She knew little of Rye, but he did not seem threatening in the least. Iana knew she would have to introduce him to Wintersbane if he agreed, but that could be settled tomorrow. All that mattered right now was discovering what he wanted. Needed, perhaps.

Iana did not understand what he found humor in but, alas, he cleared it up soon enough. Followed by a question that distracted her from his former humor. A light shake of her head offered in return.

You're not taking up space. She would make sure he did not take up space. If he had no skills, she would be happy to take in an assistant. Perhaps even someone else could teach him a thing or two. If he already had something to offer? All the better. Come, tell me what you can do. She invited with a little motion of her slender muzzle.

If he followed, she would be happy to walk him through the territory to somewhere less slippery while he enlightened her.

Iana, personally, did not require much. Especially when he revealed he was willing to learn more. Healing and fighting. A balanced combination of skills, if she did say so.

His question caused gentle laughter to escape her. A soft shake of her head followed. No, Maybe Wintersbane was. Maybe Imaq was. She could always pass him along to learn but first...

I am a healer, though. She offered with a glance over to him. Her face held a warm and kind look. I could teach you. If you'd like. Otherwise...well, they'd have to figure something out, wouldn't they?

She, personally, could have carried on in comfortable silence after their pleasant exchange. Yet questions should have been expected and questions he did have.

Well, I had stumbled upon a man and he needed help when I met him. The truth in its barest form, boiled down to provide what he had asked. He has laid claim here. She informed him softly. It would be Wintersbane who had last say, but she had not seen him turn away an able body yet. She doubted that would be the case here. Especially with someone willing to learn so soon.

Wintersbane, Soft but fond. She had grown to appreciate the tundrian's presence and his...uniqueness to her.

I can show you where you might find him. It would also help so that Rye might not startle the healing man. She wouldn't wish to toss an almost-stranger upon Wintersbane and simply hope that everyone got along.