Getting to a higher spot to look around is a good idea," I said after we sat him down. "We'll find a tree while you rest--""Whoa, wait." Corey started struggling to his feet. "I'm okay. I'll be slow, but I can move.""He doesn't want to be alone," Hayley said. "You know how he is. Leave him alone and he discovers he's not as much fun as he thinks he is.
After helping Corey to sit down, the narrator suggests finding a higher vantage point to get a better view while Corey rests. However, Corey insists that he can manage to move despite his condition. This shows his determination to not be sidelined by his situation.
Hayley points out that Corey dislikes being alone and that if left by himself, he tends to realize he isn’t as entertaining as he believes. This...