"Probably all day," he replied apologetically. "It's about half a day's walk each way."

He hesitated in the middle of tugging on a white button-up - backwards, of course, to account for the rocks on his back. Most of his torso was covered in thick white fur this time of year, but the extra layer did help.

"...You could come with me, if you want to. I doubt Dr. Kimishima would mind."