(Same here.)

Isaac suddenly looked up and froze, seeing the strange creature. He whispered, *please dont hurt me.*

Smoke stayed where she was, mostly hidden by a tree still.
"Khajiit won't hurt you, little one," she says.

Isaac whispered, *how can I trust you?*

Smoke says, "Because this one is just about to leave."

He looked up. *can I come with you if you protect me?*

Smoke sighs, and says, "Yes, you can come with this one if you want.

He rose and walked over, staying near her.

Smoke began padding off, deeper into the woods.

The little boy followed.

Smoke continued until she found a stream, where she sat down and began rubbing her head like she had a headache.