[Tony was also feeling better. It was strange. He didn't feel quite so alone in this new place but whether that was really the work of the bear mind tricks or his own need, he didn't know.

He let her draw back, but gave her a smile and shook his head.]

No, of course not. I was just curious. I had a friend back where I was who would radiate heat. It came in handy a number of times. What are you? You don't look like an elf.