[She pauses, considering the path and chewing her bottom lip while she thinks. There's a moment's pause while she works it over before talking again.]

There isn't anything safe about this whole mess, but don't worry about me. I've managed to survive worse things, right?

[Flashing a quick grin, her tail wags.]

I'll take the path on my side, you go down your side. If anything happens, I'll howl or something. Sound okay to you?