[ Given such a good opportunity to look him in the eyes, she certainly doesn't shy away from doing so. Ferdinand is someone she would not have considered a good actor -- a good performer, perhaps -- and that isn't a slight. She doesn't consider herself an actor either. Even so, he does surprisingly well in this role.

Before his hand leaves her shoulder and he turns away she gives him the slightest of smiles. As much as she doesn't want him to be trapped here, as embarrassing as it is to be hurtling toward whatever it is they hurtle toward this very moment, it is nice to think that he is in fact glad to see her, that her presence may be helpful. ]

Let us not waste time.

[ She starts walking in their intended direction into the forest. ]

The tales are true then? I have never seen snuggleblossom in person--

[ The script implies that their conversation will fade out and another will accompany the scene's shift. She says every word she's recited but her mind is racing forward, anticipating her opportunity to communicate something more to him. Time is limited.

In a few steps the lights dim to help sell the atmosphere of trees thick around them. ]

--I admire your resolve. Have you lost anyone to the dragon?