Sara sighed. They did have a point. People and animals did have a tendency to act differently when immense pressure is put on them. But what was to be expected? Their response to her question had her raise an eyebrow. Not in the true sense? [color=f49ac2][b]"Cost? Friends don't really ask for things in return, not usually.."[/b][/color] She began, and crossed her arms. [color=f49ac2][b]"I'm not sure if I would be able to rest easy with you out there alone. N-Not that I don't believe that you can't handle your own, don't get me wrong!"[/b][/color] She corrected, doing a bit of a backpedal. [color=f49ac2][b]"I just...it would have me a bit on edge with you not around, is all. However if you feel that you'd feel better going by yourself, I won't stop you."[/b][/color]

Seeing the cringe, Sara reached out to gently run a finger over Rasteva's head. [color=f49ac2][b]"I don't know why help is something you actively shun, Rasteva. Needing help isn't a sign of weakness, you know. Only with the help of others will you gain knowledge you otherwise would not have known."[/b][/color] Sara reminded them. They did suggest one person, not really naming them. Overbearing manners? [color=f49ac2][b]"Well...I'm not sure what you mean by a bad influence, actually..I don't think they would? Maybe? I'm not sure...We don't have to be around them a lot if you're worried about it, and we don't have to bring them back here for security and privacy reasons. Would that help?"[/b][/color]

She wasn't really sure who Rasteva had in mind, but even if they would try to influence her in a negative fashion, someone they could go to was surely better than fumbling around in the dark on this issue by themselves, wasn't it?