Ester whipped her head round as Valehna refused to follow, her brows furrowing in confusion. When she lifted her staff, it didn't click what she was going to do - she assumed the mage was about to attack her. "This is the only safe way out, Valehna. You need to follow me, now." She insisted, holding out her hand slowly and stepping closer to the elf cautiously. When she felt she was close enough she tried to take hold of her arm to pull up the rocks. "Can you just trust me for like 10 minutes? I'd really rather not die here."<br/><br/>Tal's hands reached up to clasp at his head, groaning from the throbbing pain in his head. What was even happening anymore? He nodded at the 'friends' words, they seemed to make sense. Walking backwards would be a mistake, but following this stranger may also be one. He decided to take a chance and followed him, his feet stomping against the ground as he tried to move quickly.