Juugo nodded at the second question. He didn't want to hurt anyone. Even damaging trees and earth was its own sorrow, though if he could avoid hurting people, it was a bearable one.

Even this stranger would have to leave so that Juugo could be safe. He was helpful though, and Juugo felt grateful. He'd figured it out, and would help make Juugo be safe, and so Juugo would thank him. No one else would know, but it was better that way. When Orochimaru had discovered it, that had ended in so much blood.

Juugo shuddered. "Is it close by? I'm not safe."

He clung to himself tighter and rocked on his heels. Even if it was calmer right now, there was no knowing how long that would last.