[Struggles to tamp down his smile. Alphinaud, just when he'd first swaggered up to the Scions back when S'rei was a nobody adventurer with a special gift. He'd spoken much the same way.]

You don't have to help me, of course. You're just much faster than I am. If the creature is indeed following you and won't stop for me, then you're welcome to lead it back my way.

[But you know what, he should get out of here. He's clearly offended the guy, and he'll need his spear to kill this monster (and any others) anyhow. S'rei tips his head and jogs for the hedges, back the way they came.]