Quiet means not to speak. Now, shush. I'm trying to hear. [William doesn't pay her much mind, his eyes focused on something in the distance, expression one of rapt concentration.]
... I... I think it's clear. For the moment. [He starts walking backwards, bringing his captive with him, keeping low to the ground.] I'll answer your questions later. For now, you'll simply have to trust me.
There was a squeak of surprise, Betty had been fully focused on her target, a lone Nellie Greenteeth, currently slogging its way upriver. It only took her a moment to realize the sheer size of whatever had her, and she froze, rather like a rabbit that's spotted a hawk.
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