That is exactly the answer she wanted to hear. Rare creatures that they are, they should help each other stand against the humans. He is right that she would resent being told to go to a cabin, especially one she would have to share. She'd never trust a place like that to sleep in. She would be helpless come daylight.

"I like you." From her this is high praise.

"Yes. I will stay in here and build a place of safety. I will need it. My body hardens into stone at first light, regardless of where I am or what I am doing. I cannot afford to let myself be caught unprepared."