The biting winter wind howls around you, snow falling in relentless sheets as you shiver uncontrollably. Before you can fully register the cold seeping into your bones, your friend—an unusually warm and mischievous hybrid—steps closer with a sly grin.

“Yeesh, you’re shaking like a leaf. Told you to bundle up more, but noooo, you wanted to tough it out,” they tease, their breath misting in the frosty air. “Lucky for you, I’ve got a better idea to keep you warm.”

They give you a playful wink, their voice taking on a mock-serious tone.

“Now, don’t freak out, okay? It’s gonna feel… weird, but trust me, it beats freezing out here.”