I roll my eyes, scoffing. "Naturally," I say. It doesn't mean I won't go up with her, but it sounds to me a lot like how Amber used to operate. She wasn't exactly big on listening to anything anyone told her to do ever. I kind of get the impulse. I mean, there's something about doing the forbidden or even just the frowned upon that feels good and all. It just isn't always the best reason to do anything.

Anyway, at least I'm with her, I figure. If anything goes wrong, I can keep an eye on her. "Come on, if we go back this way, there's a path to the top."