"We wouldn't let you sleep outside even if you weren't expected," the young woman replied, giving the redhead a mild look. Stepping around Cessily and shutting the door so the cold wouldn't keep creeping in, Threnody then nodded her head toward one side, "You can follow me to the sitting room. It's warmer there and we can call the offices for a teacher."
She began walking away, but paused after a moment to turn back around and hold up the mouse, "Did you happen to spot a cat out there?"