The locals told Naoko and Tadashi about the life of the children in the village. They were just done when a new female local came into the room.
"There you are. I should have known! Here, these are for you."
Naoko and Tadashi looked at the similar looking garments that got placed in their outstretched arms. The animal skin was softer and smoother to touch than it looked. It was almost velvety. The slight warmth it provided was welcoming. The clothes they had been wearing for days prevented heat loss but did not offer them heat.
Naoko and Tadashi looked at the garments then back at the local.
The female local giggled at the sight of them moving in unison. "We can't wait to see you in those later!"
"You're already done with the preparations?" Naoko asked with some surprise.
"Why, of course."
"That's fast." Tadashi whispered under his breath.
"Were we?" The female local looked at the three locals in the room for an indication.