Thinking Fout probably wanted to know why, Geoff continued.
"You remember that deer guy who was with us when we woke up? He showed up. Tried to persuade me to leave with him. Said offensive things about our native friend. I thought about leaving because I didn't want to be dependent, so I kinda agreed to leave, b-but decided against it. But... I think she..." he motioned toward Zaida, "she heard some of our conversation. And now she's angry. She thinks I agree with his words, I bet..."
His breath sounded as if he was holding back sobs. "I d-don't. She hates me, I can feel it..."