Yeah. [ then, begrudgingly remembering her manners: ] You're welcome. [ or whatever.

but Effie's got a good question. ]

See those big spires? [ she points in the distance, farther down the road. not far, but maybe a pain to walk if you're wearing absurd shoes. ] Apartments. I've never had anything bad happen to me inside the house. [ well... that's mostly true. not all true. there have never been any monsters inside. ]

There are abandoned shops. Take what you need but don't do anything stupid.