It r-really has. [He agrees, showing no hesitation as he climbs the wall to the side of her, pulling himself up and sitting on the top a moment to look over it before judging the distance to drop down, dusting off his jeans once he's on his feet again.

He doesn't show any lack of confidence in her ability to do the same, but he's there if she stumbles at all, always looking out for the others of his group, or trying to at least. For now, that's her.]

This is my f-first time outside my hometown. [The Barrens were technically still part of Derry.]

It's very di-di-different from what I'm used t-to. [And that was anything but a bad thing, though he kept feeling like he was forgetting important things. He adds to it as he looks back to the forest] This is more f-familiar.