[Sara gives a worried look to Dread. They've discussed it, and she's aware of what's going through his head. Still...]

I figure that 'tis truly better to err on the side of caution. It's here, it does not seem to be going anywhere...either it is here to watch us, or it might be an emissary of the tree's spirit, perhaps. If I look a fool making the attempt, well. That is on me, and I do not have so much dignity that the thought offends me.