LJ-SEC: (ORIGINALLY POSTED BY tookawrongturn)

A second winter in exile. It was only just beginning, but already he felt the cold moving into his bones. It was uncomfortable, something he just couldn't get used to. Memories from their tropical vacation could only last so long, could only serve to warm him up long enough to pull the covers closer.

He wrapped up tight against the chill and practically ran home. He called for Kat, hoping they had some hot chocolate in the cupboards, or at least that she would curl up with him under a blanket. He kicked off his shoes, but rubbed at his arms, hoping to get some warmth back into them. "Honey?"