[ Tom watches her for a few moments, leaning back on his legs, looking completely and utterly lost for a few brief moments.
And then, finally, the whole situation actually settles in for him. This isn't the Dark Place, Alan is fine--is Alan fine? -- and he's just sent Scratch in the right direction to blow off some steam to hopefully keep Milton a little more safe from both himself and the forest talkers.
This, however? this is highly dangerous. ]
Oh.
[ He breathes out, voice calm despite the panic very much beginning to seep in. ]
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And then, finally, the whole situation actually settles in for him. This isn't the Dark Place, Alan is fine--is Alan fine? -- and he's just sent Scratch in the right direction to blow off some steam to hopefully keep Milton a little more safe from both himself and the forest talkers.
This, however? this is highly dangerous. ]
Oh.
[ He breathes out, voice calm despite the panic very much beginning to seep in. ]
We have to get out of here.