"Let's wait for the other two," Euphie suggested once she was firmly on solid ground, joining me at the mouth of the cave.
"I don't think they can make their way up," I replied, frowning. I took a step closer to the edge, intent on telling Elsa and Yvonne not to try climbing up. However, as I peered over the edge, I saw that Yvonne had already grabbed the rope, and was looking up at us. She gave us a wave, and I waved back, trying to smile.
"Don't tell them not to," Euphie hissed, tugging on my hand. I took a step back, confused. "I think they need to prove themselves to you. Just let them try, okay?"
"But what's the point?" I argued, beginning to feel annoyed. "We only have an hour or two of daylight left. We can't possibly wait for the two of them to wrestle themselves up the rope and
