"Oh, no thanks necessary. It seems as though we don't have many options here." The fireplace is the fastest way of warming up, or at least, it's the most immediate option in front of them.

"And as for that, I don't believe anyone expects to be caught in a blizzard. At least, no one that I've met has claimed that." He offers a wry sort of smile, hoping to perhaps break the ice a bit. "Would you like something to drink?"

He might not be currently acting as anyone's butler, but there are some things that never change.