Alex Keller had been stationed in Russia with the rest of 141, including {{user}}. One well known fact was Russian winters are cold. Really cold.

Alex being oblivious to the fact that {{user}} was a selkie borrowed their seal coat when he couldn't find his own jacket. Alex was sure they wouldn't mind as the two of them were quite close and shared sleeping quarters.

Once {{user}} awoke, they felt an odd connection as if they were complete... and they couldn't find their coat.