If reasured catty that Hazard spoke, offered his help. It made her feel as if she wasn't about to be given the boot, and that made her feel a million times better. She smiled and nodded, "thank you" she said softly, "I'm patient and now it appears I won't be able to get back to my uncle, Aunt and Cousins, so, have all the time in the world" she said, slight bitterness entering her tone without meaning to. She sighed, remembering her staff, and darted into the cave to go retrieve it, returning in moments, to stand with Hazard once more. "I appreciate the help. Safety in numbers and all of that stuff" she managed a smile, looking about at the others