[She would much prefer it to the stuffy inside of the cottage. The air in here feels abuzz with tension, so perhaps a change of pace and a change in atmosphere will help all of them ease their minds and running thoughts a little.

Ilsa leans down to give Valo a scratch behind his ears following Eustace, and when he gives a small but hearty boof, Ilsa finally laugh a little more freely, that single happy noise doing wonders to take some of that weight off her chest.]

Animals have a funny way of lifting people's spirits, don't they?

[She leads the way to the door and swings it open, letting Eustace and Valo leave first.]

Just a quick round or two around the block will help.