"Well, that's nice," Bron said to Ares sarcastically. "I don't like your attitude." He set Shorty down, realising that he couldn't speak too clearly with him in his mouth.
"Nahla, you stay right where you are," Grandpa instructed. "There is always another way out than death, you know."
A short distance away, Petrie noticed what was going on, and was concerned.
"Hmm... Me wonder if me should warn grown-ups?" he asked himself. He was prepared to take off, but had second thoughts. "But... what if they go after Nahla instead? That not good!" He stayed where he was for the time being, debating with himself.