It occurred to her belatedly that Percy was going to have to contend with this beast. The shrieking, hollering, grunting beast. The same beast Maggie knew would drag her into the surrounding woods and feast upon her at first opportunity. She turned to look at him wide eyed and hurriedly said, "you can't go out there alone." Even if it were she who went alongside him, Percy couldn't risk his life for her and her family.