Victor opened his mouth and his voice seemed to come out, but it wasn't really a voice. His mouth communicated, but not with sounds that could be heard by other living beings. He spoke, and his voice sounded weak, like the chirping of a newborn chick.
"Cold," Victor said, and suddenly he felt a horrible chill settle over his body, because everyone around him, every elemental spirit, looked at him again, including Valery, who looked at him with a surprised and curious expression.
But her curious smile then turned mischievous, as if she were thinking something funny.
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