[she scoffs, catching his arm all the same.]

Don't...don't give me that much credit, now...! [especially in light of that spectacular failure.

no...no, she won't be the one stopping this rampage. that'll come either by sword or the exhaustion of the beast itself, she wagers. for now, her mind is focused on damage control.]

I need one last favor of you. [she nods in the direction she means.]

The bridge. The one leading into the city. Can you get me there?