[You'd think elder Striders would just be even more of a disaster, but the stupid jokes can't help but get a small chuckle from her, despite the fact that-- she was pretty sure she was shaking where she sat.]

Dirt...? [Guess that part was...still real around here? That provided...some help.

She idly looked down at her chest.]

Y...Yeah. I think-- I think my Bro might've thrown a fit if I showed up covered in mud? But I think that'd be better. Than being some kind of wireframe...