"Maybe. I'm sure places like this could only be found in certain locations and climates. But that doesn't mean there weren't any places on Earth that weren't equally beautiful, in their own way."

Zouichi gave Howard a look. "Of course I can feel temperature. I just don't find the extremes as uncomfortable as other people." Jeez, Howard, being able to feel if it was hot or cold was kind of an important survival skill.

As they reached the bike, he swung a leg over the side, tossing Howard the spare helmet. "I hope your cat has the good sense to stay inside."