Volanz mulled over the offer, but ultimately he could find no reason not to take it. Besides, he'd have to climb back down sometime. It was better to have another person around for now.

The reasons for that made his guts clench again, but in shame for his cowardice instead of hunger.

"Alright, if you know where one is? I'd actually appreciate that."

Volanz wasn't a fast climber. He was cautious and methodical on his way down, and had to pause to find footholds in the rippled tree bark every few feet. But he made it.