Ven heard sneezing, which would be expected since the storm chilled everyone to the bone. What he didn't expect was to somehow recognize the sound. OK, maybe not the sound itself, but he felt familiarity.

Then, a wave a recognition and excitement hit him. It didn't come from him, which meant it must be coming from Eteri.

That was the working theory he came up with after talking to Archie (who spent four hours calling him an idiot for giving up part of his soul before actually discussing things with him). Since Eteri had a part of his soul, he was linked to her in a way, which let him feel her emotions.

To feel the emotions at this intensity meant...

Ven turned, only to be tackled, being snuggled by Eteri as she shouted his name.

Eteri miss you. Eteri had bad times. Eteri want warmth."

He smiled softly, happy to see her, but eyes sharpened, taking in her features. Holes in the ears, her tail damaged, and these are what he could see.

He felt her distress, and he felt it for a long time. He knew something bad was happening, and him not being able to do anything made him feel depressed as well as worried.

Seeing the affects... A fire sparked in him. He wasn't angry, he was livid.

However, Eteri needed him. Thus, he wrapped his arms around her to give her comfort.

"I've missed you too Blue bell."