Ric came up, gasped for air and then momentarily stopped breathing entirely, because holy shit cold really could steal your breath and it had. He gave her a sort of wide-eyed look, not shivering because his muscles had temporarily looked up, and since talking was out of the question nodded, instead. He looked ridiculous, he was pretty sure. He was also pretty sure he didn't care.

Talk about commitment to clean. On both their parts.