She breaks off contact, nods agreement. "Yes. Yes, we should," she says. "Find sticks, tap the ground in front of us. Might help."

She frowns. "I'm Meredith, by the way. Meredith Baker. Pleased to meet you," she says. "Let's find someplace warmer? And, hmn." She pats her sides. "And let's find an explanation, if one's forthcoming."