[The trembling of the earth beneath his feet is receding into the distance. He stares after it feeling a bit of his relaxed calm ebbing despite their lack of danger. It had been sliding away with every step but he hadn’t noticed until now. He shakes his head and walks a little further.

No pursuit.]

I think we’re in the clear. I’ll let you down. [He kneels down to let her climb off and peers suspiciously about them.] Don’t see anything else. So maybe it really is just the temperature.