“I am a magical creature, and here in my home I can feed on the cold, though in the city I must eat like you and everyone.”
“I’m sorry - I’m not a brave beast.”
The reindeer has been living in a walk-in closet for a long time. It’s not an ideal living situation, but it would be worse if the closet’s owners learned he could talk. He trusts Gerda with his story, and he’s happy to take her to the Snow Queen’s palace in exchange for his freedom, as long as he doesn’t have to face the Snow Queen himself.
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