The anguished sounds were breaking his heart. He didn't know this kid from Eve, but she was a kid. Could she be a threat? Absolutely. Could this be a clever trick to get him to lower his guard? He wouldn't doubt it. But until she sprouted claws or fangs, he was going to try to help.

She leaned against him and he hesitantly looped an arm around her shoulders, tucking her head under his chin and softly shushing her. He made sure the jacket was tucked around her completely before tackling what she'd said.

"I get that. Homesick, longing for people and things." He spared a quick glance at his mother's ghost and bit back any kind of mournful sound. "C'mon, let's get you up and out of the snow." The hunter gently urged her to stand, ready to move with her in their little embrace. "D'you have any family here?"