"I don't know what it was doing in that cave," says the second human, shuddering. "It came after us and we ran."

"Yes," says Shiral. "You may continue running, if it pleases you."

The second human correctly interprets this suggestion before either of his friends, and says "Th-thank you!" and tugs on a sleeve to get his companions going. Shiral watches and listens to make sure they're not headed on a path that will take them anywhere near the elves' camp, and then goes back to examining the stone.

"This cave sounds very interesting," she says. "Want to have a look?"