[ This kid sure is a charmer. Her own little brother hasn't been this small in years, but it's him she's thinking of as she nods, feeling oddly honored by the invitation. ]

Sure. I could use a friend right about now.

[ Her glow rod is missing too, but that doesn't stop her for reaching for it yet again before she remembers. ]

On second thought, let's try not to backtrack. Probably better if we put some distance between us and this mud field.