[The lack of immediate acknowledgement is, and has often been, preferable to shouting or snarled asides that cut to the quick. She's content to stand and wait until addressed, listening to the storm — and besides, the extra time to adjust to his sheer presence is more than welcome. Logically she's fine, but emotionally.....not quite there yet, though it won't show in her voice.]

I wouldn't want to send mine out in this weather either. [A beat.] But if you need something, you need something, right? I've been practicing some warding magic, so....I bet I could walk you there, if you'd like.