Trust for the time being. We can work on the rest. [ He turns his head to nod to Torgal as well. It's clear the direwolf is more intelligent than an average hound. ] What the bloody hell were you two doing out here? From what I can tell, people usually don't casually walk through the frozen tundra...

[ His attention turns at the sound of a mount. Ardbert looks skyward to see the aforementioned friend sail in on a trusty stead. He smiles at her in thanks, motioning with his head for her to come and join them. Introductions are in order... for the people he quite literally just met. ]