[Sophie is brought up short by the cry for help as well. she turns to Fuu, staring back at her as Sophie inwardly works through thoughts while Fuu works through them outwardly. she swallows hard] It probably is. The townspeople are golems, but... [she shakes her head. she can't stand the thought of leaving a person crying for help either. even if the scarecrow was a golem, didn't it still feel?]

Fuu, you help her. I'll keep searching. Call me if you need my help as well.

[it's the best answer she can think of. with a deep breath, she turns and moves away from the library and closer to the town hall, onto the path leading to the Mayor's House]