Peridot has managed to get the pygmy into a headlock, cackling all the while. Somehow, the fact that she's stumbled upon another captive in Wonderland's ridiculous ever-shifting virtual confinement barely registers to her.

"No, no. This insignificant lifeform is no match for the great Peridot." Midway through her victory cackle, a spear is thrown onto their path, narrowly missing her. The trees rustle and several more of those pygmies emerge on all sides, waving their weapons and making threatening noises.

Peridot's eyes widen. "...Uh-oh."