Oh, he's the same as her—spirited away to an unknown forest against his will (presumably) and trapped here with dozens of strangers. Some have been here longer, it seems, but there have been quite a few new arrivals.

Orcelito words don't startle her. In fact, he's on the right track. He understands that it shouldn't be second nature to trust others, especially in circumstances like these. One needs to be cautious until more information comes to light. While they differ in that she isn't actively searching out allies, she won't turn away a prospect. If anything goes wrong, she has her dagger and she has Ninna. It's okay. It should be okay.

"That's smart. Staying alone." She approaches him now, assuming he'll lead her up to his tree home. "But if you really want allies, I hope you can make them."