I can get there without you and go back to the woods!

( INDIGNANT.

but the gentle plea does break through the upset- into more upset, yes, because she's terribly lonely and desparate and she doesn't want to be alone, but


it's safer for everyone if she is.

until her big brother can save her. maybe then she can finally rest. )

... I can lead you back. But it really is for the best that I don't...