His relief is almost tangible, but she has no intention of protecting and serving anyone but herself for the moment.

"I supposed I never thought about people not knowing what a forest is," she says, vaguely amused by the thought. "And yes, it's not an ideal place to find oneself."

For once, she considers her situation back home to be better than this place., despite the murderous archdemons and her pack.

"May I ask how you found yourself in such poor health?"