"Yeah, it is." Perhaps not Eda's best comeback, but she's busy being deeply uncomfortable.

The Eye may not be one of her biggest fears, but she doesn't enjoy the way it feels like Steel is looking at her. She tries not to shiver as she plants her staff in the snow beside her for extra stability. If nothing else, she's stubborn. This is her land. Real or not.

"And I'm surprised you're admitting no one else has managed to sink that low."

There, that one was better. Somewhat, anyway.