Still smiling, Valla walked alongside Tommy and took hold of his arm. Leaning close to him, she whispered, "Don't worry, Tommy. I'd never share you with anyone!"<br/><br/>She held his hand as they walked, rejoicing inside at the prospect of stopping. Her feet and legs were tired; "walking" through the jungle entailed a lot more than just walking, it including stepping over things, pushing past stuff, sometimes climbing. It was work.<br/><br/>"The great tree. That sounds ... great," Valla said.