[ Doc. Like a bell struck once in his cavernous mind, tone clear and resonant.

What the hell is Doc doin' inside a Palace?

His head is killing him. ]

It's very nice to make your acquaintance, Kel. And... Yes. It appears we brought not only an unintended aerial launch, but winter with us.

[ He holds a hand up high above the steam of the hot springs to catch a flake. It melts away before he can look at it.

Eyes back on Kel. He's shivering. Caretaker instincts kicking in. Maruki's face and tone both soften. ]

We should get you dry, huh?