I simply wish to free and lead this creature back to its owners, but, as you can see...

[it is a very ill-tempered beast, either by nature or simply by the fact it isn't a fan of Cecelia herself. both are just as likely in her mind; she's never had the best luck with animals, even when she did try.

gesturing to the lead stuck in the tree.]

Either I do this with or without its permission, and I highly doubt it'll be pleased to have its legs suddenly swallowed by the earth just so I can do so...