King Elk Forest Exploration of the new world

Rye wasn't sure what to say or how to react, the woman's words had spice to them, or so he felt, despite her neutral tone. He took a moment to collect his thoughts, her words shook him a bit and while he did feel offended he was taught no good was to come by lashing out. So, instead he took the comment with stride and laughed a smidge, in doing so his tension faded as well as his hackles. The male sat where he was, his bottom sinking into the snow as his weight sunk him down, letting himself relax further as the cool snow helped ease his tensed muscles.  

"Well, dare I say you just might be," He bantered, never afraid to chime in on jokes or insults directed towards him. "What brings a nightmare such as yourself out here? Come to haunt me?" Rye joked.