They leave the bunker and are attacked
Dean, Einar and Ilyas encounter a Rime called Kymil. They had been saved by Kymil after an unexpected animal attack, and are surprised by their friendliness, but wary (mostly Dean and Einar). Ilyas thanks them for the help, and asks if they know what's been going on with the animals as of late. Kymil tells them that the animals they have been seeing are being infected with a sort of frost sickness, the Rimes have not yet given it an official name but are aware of it's existence. They are concerned, as it seems to be a magical illness. Kymil tells them they aren't aware of what's causing it, but they know that their community is looking into it.
Kymil offers to take them, and they (with a lot of convincing, and a couple of days getting to know Kymil) agree.