What does he want? He wants to leave! Chatting like this is counterproductive to that end. But he's engaged the child, so this is the hole he must continue digging until he knows enough to make his next big decision.
For now, he stays put. The last thing he needs is an even more frightened child.]
I thought I heard a noise when I was passing by. What are you doing here so late?
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What does he want? He wants to leave! Chatting like this is counterproductive to that end. But he's engaged the child, so this is the hole he must continue digging until he knows enough to make his next big decision.
For now, he stays put. The last thing he needs is an even more frightened child.]
I thought I heard a noise when I was passing by. What are you doing here so late?