Jessie’s sudden intervention, coupled with the visible relief on her face, seemed to communicate to the chimp that David was not a threat but a potential ally. With a subtle change in its stance, the chimp turned away, suggesting that both Jessie and David should follow its lead.
Jessie, her own heart still racing from the encounter, shook her head, her voice tinged with uncertainty. “I have no idea, David. The gravity of the situation is a mystery to me as well.” With David right behind her, they kept going through the thick woods.