Jasmine Yale guided Joshua Emmett all the way to the spot where he could catch a ride.
It was truly cold in the mountains. She felt cold even while wrapped in a down jacket, as if cold winds were blowing against her from all directions.
Joshua, supporting a large black suitcase, pulled her under the wind-blocking tree.
"I won't return until after my exams. If there's any inconvenience, give me a call, and I'll have someone send things to the village."
"Nothing inconvenient, just focus on your exams. Also, regarding your social practice report, I wrote a recommendation for you, which you can submit to your mentor once you're back. Actually, you don't need to come here again. The conditions aren't great here, and I can manage on my own."
"Not welcoming me?" Joshua frowned slightly, looking down at the shorter Jasmine Yale.
