"Suppose I asked for it, even suggesting that he vanish in the question...Dammit!" Ty muttered.  He quickly considers his options: 1) he could stand his ground, which would lead to a certain outcome or 2) he could try fleeing again.  Without having eaten recently, Ty has doubts whether he could sustain a dash, but decides to give a shot as he races down the tree and onto the soft ground.  He had nothing to lose.