"Heh. 'If you write it down, it's science.' And if you don't it's just messing around."

Mary gives a little sigh. "I know what you mean, about the forest being unsafe. The last time I went outside the village, the River Walker was making trouble. But... this place really does look pretty, when you don't have to worry too much about being snatched by something..."

She glances around as she speaks, then looks up at Gerry and smiles.