[He stares at her for several moments before he let's out a breath that sounds half of a laugh and takes her hand to hoist himself up.]

That's a given.

[There's no way he would leave those dogs alone, not after learning their situation. Even if it had only been a few hours, he feels a certain connection with them.

His dog family has certainly increased in size...

But as he looks back towards the tree, a hard line sets on his mouth as he considers a few things.]

...But first we need to take care of the former guardian. Only then will this place begin to find peace.