Saval doesn't miss the three crewmates backing her up. He hadn't thought it wise to confront her alone, but now he's certain of that. He might have the advantage of superior strength and knowing the land, but he can't take four armed humans on his own if they get violent, especially when he doesn't know enough of their language to be able to explain himself.

He backs away and turns to head back to the village, but as quiet as he is, he can't do anything about the loose branch that snaps off a nearby tree and falls noisily to the ground near his feet.