"Yes, please, let's jinx us all from the very start," remarks Adelle, having by far exceeded her personal quote of excitement at this point. She rubs at her temples with both hands, ears peeled for the slightest of sounds that might suggest trouble. To think that only last night she was suggesting they stay, because after all, they were only monkeys. She could kick herself, if not for the sneaking suspicion that this hunter, whomever or whatever it turns out to be, will be doing enough of that already.

Her eyes dart upward, off toward the trees, then back to Fred. "I heard it, too."