In an Igloo (continued)

(Restored.)

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x panther
The panther is solid black, almost twice your size, and has an utterly inscrutable expression. It is currently reclining on one of the furs scattered about the floor of the igloo. Its tail twitches back and forth idly, but its eyes haven't wavered in the least.

Underneath the panther's front paw appears to be a slip of paper.

wake up
You surreptitiously pinch yourself. It stings somewhat, and your surroundings remain steadfastly unchanged.

hello, panther
The panther rumble-purrs in response. You think.

out
(of the sleeping bag)
You cautiously unzip the sleeping bag, and crawl out, being careful not to make any sudden movements. The panther doesn't appear to be terribly bothered, although it continues to watch you intently as you stand up.

out
(of the igloo)
The way out of the igloo is through a small tunnel, and there's a blockage at the end; you'd have to turn your back on the panther to inspect it more closely, which is not something you're willing to do at the moment.

ask panther about panther
The panther rumble-purrs in response. You think.

x furs
Several heavy furs are scattered about the igloo. The furs are thick, and very good insulators; if you had to guess, you'd say they're probably reindeer.

A glint in one of the furs catches your eye.