I assume Rurik can resist compulsion from Yil, if not he would follow her guidance then (and can ignore his post overall). Rurik idea is use torches to create 'path of fire' through path the vines cleared up already. Able leave clearing anyways.<br/><br/>But then again; if Rurik cannot resist Yil's command, Kayla may not resist geas towards Rurik and follow his command/lead leave Asherah there on mercy of the vines (Leanna and Misaki following them). So Yil can cause domino effect if she reinforces the compulsion to obey in Rurik.