A thought occurs to Davin as they trek through the snow, and that is how he doesn't think he's ever seen James in such high spirits, or so playful. Davin isn't vein enough to think that he's the whole reason for it, but he suspects that he might have played a part in it. He likes that he can make someone, especially James, feel happy.

It makes a small warmth blossom in his chest, and it's enough to protect him from the chill. He stomps his feet on the mat as they go inside, knocking the snow from his shoes and then removing his scarf and coat, watching James shyly. "Well now you're just makin' me jealous. I want little birds an' mice t'come sing a happy workin' song when I have chores t'do."