[ no, definitely not. dana's been sort of putting off dealing with how she actually feels about dying in the manner she had, especially after surviving multiple attempts on her life, abduction, and the threat of disease. her line of work is dangerous, she'd been made aware of that while being recruited and accepted it, but it still feels supremely unfair. ]

So to speak. I think this is the kind of place where it's safer not to have expectations. [ the lights of the torches illuminating some of the residences in the village start to become visible in the distance, and she pauses to give him a chance to catch up to her. ]

We're close. At least to the cabins. [ there's a pause as she starts moving again, listening carefully for any approaching spirits and the sound of his footsteps. ] What is it that attacked you?