[So he's not the only one who's been hearing it. That's something of a relief, even though he can't help but feel a little bad for the woman. She looks completely out of sorts--in many, many different senses.]

It's fine. [His expression softens] I just never thought a plant of all things would put me on edge.

Stay close. Some of the plants in the other hall bite, and I don't know if these ones are all bark.

["I wonder who'll get used as a human shield!" a voice from the back cackles]