It's... complicated. [He feels badly for lying to her right from the start, so after a moment he adds,] I'll explain it once you've had a chance to sit. For the most part, it's safe, though, so you don't have to worry about any monsters attacking in the woods.

[One small favour when it came to this place- the last thing they need is random monster encounters harming disoriented newcomers who have only just woken up.]