[Ahhh, this is already so much more pleasant. She'll keep her guard up, but making friends is definitely heartening.]

The truth is, everyone asked me to help, but nobody really explained it that well. Could you tell me why he isn't accepting you, and what all of that entails?

I know he's dumb, but I really need to bring him back alive, so it would be nice if you could leave him alone for now.

[And actually, she'll toss a Diarama at Terry again, too.]