[ he doesn't mean to make it easy for anyone to worry over him. he doesn't mean to make anyone worry at all, really — but it seems that he's good at achieving the opposite result. ]

So long as you don't freeze.

[ poe responds, wearing a smile that's as warm as edmund's, if perhaps a little more amused. the amusement isn't directed solely at edmund but at himself as well. ]

Now all that's missing is a nice drink and some good food and we'll be downright cozy, don't you think?