"On that, at the least, we can agree," Hermes said with a slight smile. "I'd wager that being swept away to a dreamworld in the middle of a snowstorm is not a normal occurrence by anyone's standards. But for the present, it seems to be the situation we have found ourselves in."

He stepped forward slight to rest a hand gently on Adrien's shoulder, passing the fire core over to him with the other. "Now, before our dragon friend grows more insistent, I will guide you to where I found shelter when I first arrived. The people there will see you taken care of."