It was far from the answer he expected. Sure, she hadn't seemed the friendliest of people, but making conversation had seemed like a good idea to give them both something other than the cold to think about. Still, they would have to share the space until the blizzard ebbed, so it wouldn't do to insist and antagonize her further.

"Okay," he said, crossing his arms over his chest. He curled his upper body into his legs with his face tucked between his knees for warmth. His apology came slightly muffled. "Sorry."