Ginia steps in and gives him a very light hug of support. Her opinion of him is no less at all, though it hurts seeing him so upset at himself. It was fear, an understandable act.

She pulls away and nods, looking around to make sure there aren't any other snakes hiding about. He's right; they should be moving on and getting out as soon as possible. /Lead the way./

Deeper in the forest, something stirs.