[Well, Damian understands that, at least. He sticks close to the two of them, and though he doesn't want to bug the dog with crowding, he goes over anyway to squat down and give her a few gentle rubs with the back of his fingers in a place not sore.] I don't think the Sheriff would have killed her if his methods of "helping" are to put Todd and the rest in the cells.

[Hopefully.] But she would have been a witness, and I assume whoever did the killing was trying to make sure she wouldn't be. [He frowns at Percy. It just sounds like they all should have tried to stay with her, honestly.

A sigh.] She isn't gone for good. We can still send her back with you, when we're all able to leave. If I can find who I'm meant to find.