"Finally!" without warning, she immediately let go of the grip that she had on his arms, leaving them to flop heavily onto the ground. "I was beginning to think you were going to be out until after the sunrise. Now get up."

It seemed that she would give him no quarter. Especially since... "Unless you want me to leave you out here to see what sort of creatures are attracted to that scent of yours— we need to find shelter, and fast."

We? Well, they were in this mess together for now, at any rate.

"You're in no shape to do anymore fighting and in about ten more minutes I'll be of no help, either. So come on, get up I said!"