Hysaeda noticed the lizard before Issen did. She didn't stop moving until he had abruptly called out to the creature, and nearly tripped over the edge of her garments in alarm.
The sight of the lizard threw her in a bit of a panicked state. What did it want with them now? A bit of her frantically thought that perhaps its appetite for swords wasn't satisfied and that they, too, would join the pile of bones. She pursed her lips together at Hysaeda's anger with the creature, unable to comprehend his words, yet able to understand his tone. The last turn of events were unfortunate, in their own way. Especially about Tahibat. It made her feel uncomfortable; what if he made it angry?
Uncertain of what to do, but determined to keep him from being eaten, the woman scuttled towards the elf as he turned away from the creature. Its hot breath blew into her face, stirring up some sand. Issen squinted and flinched; its breath was humid and foul. However, once she dared to look, she found the lizard staring at them with its deep dark eyes, as if waiting for something. A little creeped out, the woman took several apprehensive steps backwards. In response, the lizard took one eagerly forward. The woman tilted her head and watched his eyes follow her gaze.
Her eyes widened when she realized what it was doing. It was following them. Oh, no. No, no, no, no.... This couldn't be good. Couldn't it? Part of her was excited at the thought- they could fly, again- but the sensible side of her was cautious. After all, it was a wild beast and it (unintentionally) killed their horse!
Well, she thought, at least it's not going to eat us. I don't think. That's a good sign.
Encouraged, Issen brushed past Hysaeda and stood in front of the giant creature.
"I'm afraid you can't come with us," she said to the giant creature as she gestured her disapproval.
"Flying was fun, but we must part ways now. Good by- ah!"
The lizard ignored the woman and gently brought down its face close to hers, the air around them suddenly growing warmer. Issen could see her reflection quite clearly in its giant eyes.
"Hysaeda," she said in a barely audible whisper, unable to draw her attention away from the giant creature, "Why does it want to follow us so badly? You think it has something to do with what we fed it?"