[Waver just stared at the young man, his perceptive, analytical talents already picking out everything he needed to know before Jack's words had fully processed. Then, almost thoughtlessly, he blurted out:]

That's it. I'm going too.

[He hadn't wanted to go back to Sanctuary, not really. But, between Rincewind's foolish nature and Jack becoming even more of a walking natural disaster, he didn't see too many other options.]

....It's not much, but I could try to find a way to make your staff frost proof if you wanted. I'm not an Engineer, so I don't think I can help you with the rest of the problems.

Though, are you sure that a trip back home for you is a good idea right now? It won't be easy, and I'm not in the mood for cleaning up an ice storm.