oh, the weather outside is frightful

After the first few days in the new city make it abundantly clear that the new terrain isn't a mere weekend fixture, Claire finally decides that it's high time she sets out to explore whatever the place has to offer. Although she's opted, for the most part, to dress herself in clothes apparently meant for chimney sweeps, today she finally manages to get her hands on a dress that seems less likely to draw the attention of strangers and passerby, while still keeping Claire layered enough to protect her from the cold. A few days of being chilled to the bone may have proven enough for Mr. Muggles, who refuses to leave his post by the fire of her new apartment, but it isn't long before Claire lets the closest of her friends know that she plans on taking a long walk through the buildings and streets, come what may.

It doesn't surprise her that Zuko offers to come along. Claire's fondness is the only thing that keeps her from taking off on her own at once, her curiosity piqued and burning with every step; instead, she waits by the entrance of her building, an umbrella in hand to act as both staff to keep from falling and shield from any potential snowstorms that might start without warning.

"Zuko," she murmurs, singsong, her breath fogging as she waits. "Where are you?"