Even with her abilities she makes an easy target. She's all bundled up, and he's on his feet, skidding across the snow easily in his tunic. He knows, even though it doesn't necessarily matter that he's Jotun, that he has the upperhand in this situation in every way.

"The alternative is not pleasant. Pummeled with snow is a very unfortunate way to go out."

And he's tossing a few snowballs from hand to hand.