[The wind hasn't yet picked up enough to make it impossible to orientate oneself nor has the snow begun to really cover the landmarks, but he's still mostly following the beacon that is all the souls gathered together in the castle.
He smiles down at her when she gives him that look, but maybe he just assumes she's wondering about the changes? That's what his answer is about, anyway:] Mm, no, I'm afraid not - it has turned into quite the survival scenario already. And yet, ironically, we are made to reside in a castle.