"Heheheh, you really must dislike the cold a lot, if it's that hard for you to stop thinking about it." Avan scoops up some more snow to add to his sculpture. Snow dragon needs some horns.

"It'd be easier on you if you were better dressed for it. You want to wear several layers of warm fabrics. Wool and fur are best for warmth and full-grain leather is naturally water-resistant!"

He's guessing that if Ivan ever has lived somewhere cold, then he's forgotten how to deal with it.