[Oh, is that a challenge? That's definitely a challenge. John looks down at his new gun and worries his lip for a moment. Going out after dark always makes him uneasy, but he's got better about it over the many months he's been stuck here. The doors won't lock, a blizzard won't suddenly drop on them. It's probably fine.]

Let me just get dressed. I'll be right back.

[He sets the gun down carefully and hurries to his room to get changed into some warm clothes. Really, this is stupid and they should just wait for morning, but it's a chance to test out the night scope on this thing, and he hasn't gone hunting at all. A part of him still can't help grabbing his pack as he heads out. It's pre-packed. It's just a precaution. There's nothing wrong with taking it.]

Should we head to the lake? Should be open enough, and I want to make sure we're well away from Aletheia's place.