"That frozen hellhole? The only person that anyone would be crazy enough to go see there would be... Say, who was this mutual friend of yours?" The confidence and joyous tones left Vernon's voice, replaced completely by curiosity with an edge of hostility. Although, Vernon's actions didn't seem to indicate the hostility was leveled toward Rhys. Vernon looked around as he uttered the words, as if to make sure no one was paying any particular attention to the conversation.