The demon scam

You lower your gaze. "I understand... I'm sorry if I caused you trouble. I'll go on alone from now on."

Naria looks at you a little regretfully and sighs, but she can't change her mind. "Be careful now, you hear?" she says and you nod and turn to return to where you left Merle.

She is still hiding behind the rock and when you come back she lifts her head to look up at you.