[after Noah hands her some red berries]

Oh, berries! What a splendid present!

Be cautious. You are holding the bad color.

[becomes worried, covers the berries with her hands]

This color attracts Those We Don't Speak Of. [to Noah] You ought not pick that color berry anymore.

[Noah nods] [In a hushed whisper]

He picked it from his pocket.

Your breathing has changed. What's wrong?

[to Noah]

If you did not pick this now, where did you get it?
...

[to the elders]

Today at resting rock, Noah Percy handed Ivy Walker berries of the bad color. When asked where he had found these berries, for they were unlike any I have seen, he pointed to the drawing on Resting Rock. It is my knowledge that Noah has traveled into the woods on many occasions. It also confirms my belief that the creatures did not harm Noah because of his innocence, and they would let me through to fetch medicines.