There's a mist outside, a sort of barrier that blocks us from going far from the tree. We can't climb it very high, and flying over it doesn't work either. [ she's confirmed the former but the latter is only hearsay. now she says slightly deadpan: ] Makes me think we're going to have to dig ourselves out.

[ now the face she was making earlier changes back into one of confusion. ] Hot...spring? Do you mean a hot bath? [ where would they find a spring that was hot? she certainly hasn't encountered or heard of one. that doesn't sound comfortable at all. cold water is the best. ] Just one spider? He could have just scooped it out.

[ kija your reputation is sinking lower and lower. ]