[ Also, she'd get an earful from Boss if she ever showed up— Anyway.

It takes a moment for the offer to register, and you can practically see it in the slow blinks she gives. ]

Really? They did mention some aggressive wildlife that get too close to town sometimes but— [ Yeah, she didn't really have a fantastic experience with that. She pauses abruptly, but doesn't elaborate. ] I never really thought there'd be a whole group of us.

[ Let alone those willing to collaborate. Has he already been asking others? ]