The demon scam

You look after her as she walks away and then you shrug and turn around to continue your search. Maybe you'll be alright on your own.

You keep walking for a long while, not knowing where you are anymore. Not that you knew that to begin with, but whatever...

Suddenly, you hear a familiar vioce singing happily up ahead. Merle!? Feeling dizzy with relief, you run towards the sound to find her sitting on the ground, playing with small blue rocks.