[ yeah, five of seven. but most kids can't boast in having a father like reginald hargreeves, either. he liked numbers way more than children, as it were. ]

Yeah well, this place likes catching people by surprise. [ a little shrug, before looking back in the direction he came from.

distinctly, his footprints only trail from the tree he hid behind, considering he blinked the rest of the distance as soon as he heard her. but, he nods. ] Yeah, it's not too far. [ he can jump them the rest of the way, and he just might, if their walk turns out longer than he cares for. for now, he takes a few steps back, a little sign of impatience as he waits for her to follow. ] Maybe we'll even get there before the weather decides to really turn to shit.