( she isn't sure how to reply to that. how does one reply to the concept of an alien tree that's likely to leave splinters in your hand when it bites you? probably by hoping not to get bitten, if skye had to guess. )

Huh. So, note to self: don't piss off the tree. ( she pauses for a moment, considering. ) Does said tree have an actual name, or is this one of those weird "don't make eye contact and pretend he's not here" scenarios?