She could hear the voice now, and it sounded like she was all right. Of course no one would encourage her to risk herself, but she had to. Whatever Sal wanted, she would have to deal with it. The only thing she didn't want was for anyone else to be involved.
"All right, Sal," she said. "I'll go." As a show of good faith, she dropped the arm holding the whip, though she didn't let go of it. She walked further forward, into the trees now.