[He feels that clinging. Theta's obviously pretty rattled. He turns his head to the dragon, speaking more gently than usual.]

Theta, it's okay. I've got you.

[Melody gets back to her paws, turns around in a circle, and meows. Not if they didn't come this way!]

We should head back to where we split off. Luna, can you use your communicator to call North? [What he wouldn't give for his helmet radio right now. And thumbs.]