"I understand," though there was little else they could do. There was no fight whatever it was that was shifting the land and toying with them. All they could do was be more vigilant, rather than get swept up in anger or frustration. "If you go into the woods again, be certain to take someone with you." Even though she had taken someone with her to the canyon, for all the good it did.

"You should rest. You must be exhausted."