With the name, voice, and presence all matching, Elidibus nods to himself as he confirms Ryou's identity. He prepares a fire spell to begin working on melting the snow, careful to not attempt to delve too deep all at once.

"I will begin to excavate you. Should you feel a sudden spike of heat, call out immediately."

He does not think it will be an issue, but it will not hurt to be safe about it.

The spell works wonders, melting swathes of snow, allowing him to use his shield as a makeshift shovel and dig with ruthless efficiency. Relief finally rears its head when he finally breaks through.

Ryou is met with a tight smile below luminous blue eyes. "Which leg is injured?"