I will do that as best as I can and as needed, but yes. Simply keep your character within the clearing for now. Normally I wouldn't do this, but there is the cardinal rule of tabletop- Don't split the party. People die when that happens, and it's not fun.
Yes, only the most recent post, and ignore discrepancies. That's all I ever ask when I ask an edit.(Unless it'd be major misunderstandings or miscommunication on someone's part, or math.)