[ With some help, he does manage to help her up the branch even as the ground shakes, the limbs should flinch with the monster's upcoming steps. He wonders if her going upon a second branch would be better, maybe if she hid in the leaves just a bit? He does blink just a little as he hears her words, a tilt of his head as he nods. ]

I think hiding in the leaves may be best! [ But, ] Huh? I like to think so, even if they don't.. I'll try my best anyway. I want to protect the people I care about. Even if my entire being is irrelevant in their lives. [ Though, looking behind him, he can see how the ground becomes a bit more reckless in it's shaking. ]

Can you see them from where you are?