Elijah merely walked faster. "Then don't run! You're trying to get away like you're hiding something. And I said I was going to walk you home, and I meant it. And if I want to involve Ben in what you've been up to, I will unless you give me reason not to. I wouldn't say anything but the facts. He would want to know. I help those who want it or need it. You clearly will wander so I should make sure you get home safely."