He heard the heavy thud and splat as Ivan hit the groind. Skylar whirled around and groaned before quickly reaching the kneeling boy. Skylar sighed. "Listen kid, there's no point in being stubborn if it's going to get you killed." He muttered a quick incantation before tapping the root, watching as it followed his fingers just enough to loosen then yanked out the boys ankle. 

"You can't walk like this Ivan. Remember, survival is the goal and stubbornness isn't going to get you there." Skylar turned to the group. "Oye, anyone strong enough to carry the boy for a bit?"