( it's about as odd as the fact that elena had just voluntarily brushed snow from his hair. the only response he gives that is to look at her for a moment, expression quiet, before he's back to brushing aside the snow. )

It's strange.

( he can admit that. whatever that was had targeted the lone spectre without a lantern and left every other spectre to their own devices. he sighs, feeling his hand hit the hard ground below the snow. )

I don't deny that what we saw was...not what I expected but I don't want to jump to conclusions. I don't want anyone to panic.