"Threehorn does have a point," agrees Grandpa, looking down at the children. "As long as you stay with us, then you'll won't get yourself into any danger without us there to protect you."
Odon steps forward. "My family and I will remain here to keep watch on the Valley. There's no need for too many of us in a small and quick adventure."
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While the group talk amongst themselves, the figure waits outside in the trees nearby, looking for the one who sent the voice. It spots a squirrel with a staff in its paw, and realizes that he was the one who spoke to it. It remains hidden in the bushes and waits.