Thistle notices the reactions and says
I wouldn't ride it if it didn't like it... But scorpions carry their young on their backs I think. Maybe if I was nice to one it would give me a ride too. And yes, I do have a trick that makes animals like me.

Highpick says
That would be interesting and definitely worth seeing. If you were going to Notagem first, I'll come with you. I think I can still fix these boots.
She points at the chewed leather around her feet.

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There's no other encounters before you get to Notagem. Are you going directly to your parents or exploring something else?