"That's the spirit." She grinned and trudged ahead toward the trees. Even though training and some experience had prepared her for rough terrain, and her uniform is at least keeping her comfortable, she isn't making a show of how difficult it is to navigate the swamp. Holes are hidden beneath the water, and there are dead branches and such to trip over. Nonetheless, she works her way through, leading Gabriel toward the trees. Somehow she doubts he's had as much experience with this sort of terrain as she has, and she wants to make it easier for him.

As they get closer to the trees, she palms her knife. The trees look more sinister close up.

"You ready for this?"