23. She can tell he has ulterior motives

“No thanks, I’ll just keep on my way. Who’s to say we won’t diverge soon.”

Malene thought to herself, ‘if he keeps following me I’ll make sure we diverge soon.’

“Suit yourself. But it’ll be awkward to say our goodbyes and keep walking together. And, for what it’s worth, I can heal you a little.”

Healing! Now that was something she could use. The place where her finger once was was still bleeding and she had scratches all over from the hags’ claws.