If you want to keep your face intact, then stop calling me that.

[ Carbuncle squeaks cheerily at Merisia's remark. They both know good and well that most of her threats are empty and are only meant to drive people off. Most of the time.

With a sigh, she jabs her thumb behind her. ]

It's that way. I'm headed in that direction myself, in case you're too scared to go alone.