He has to admit, the smile is a little disarming. Either that's a man who's genuinely just glad to see a new face, or someone who's coming through the other side of something extremely concerning. Arthur certainly can't think of many other reasons to smile quite so brightly in a situation like this.
Still, he offers one back - smaller, tired, but genuine too - as he straightens, his spine crackling unpleasantly beneath his layers. "It's not much of a treasure hunt, I'm afraid. But there's plenty of kindling if you want some."
Re: Getting by on getting by! (cw mention of dead animal)
Still, he offers one back - smaller, tired, but genuine too - as he straightens, his spine crackling unpleasantly beneath his layers. "It's not much of a treasure hunt, I'm afraid. But there's plenty of kindling if you want some."