He appreciates the quick help (and begrudgingly pets the cat to avoid a repeat incident), but he and Amy are confused about the old lady's vague answer regarding the tree. Amy asks for clarification of what she means, wondering if she's talking about emotions.

Hijikata, feeling like their host will just keep being cryptic, tries another approach and ask about the nature of the tree they're in. Is it just the old lady's house, or something more? And who is she, anyway? The dragons mentioned that the house wasn't there before the Darkness fell!