Ah, wait, I know this. I might have read a bodice ripper or two in my day with a similar sort of plot.

[ By forcing the characters together physically, they are also forced to open up emotionally. It’s certainly a good method for getting them to be close - in multiple ways - in so short a time.

She just didn’t realize this was the same ploy until Marcille pointed it out. ]

That’s a lovely sentiment, Marcille. Tell me, is there anyone here you’d go out into the snow for yet?