[She giggles at its antics and pats its head.]

I suppose you weren't expecting to find anyone this deep in the forest. Although it isn't exactly by choice that I'm here.

[For some reason it seems easier to talk to the traveler. Maybe because there's a chance that it won't understand, or because it doesn't speak in words. That way her secrets cannot be told to anyone else.]

I...I believe I was taken by the Malnosso.