When Olivia thought about it, the girl could take care of herself. At least far better than any other child could. But it still went against everything she had ever done to leave Lyra to do her own stuff.

"I'm sure you can, but it'd be better if you were with at least one other person." She probably didn't want Olivia hanging around her either. "Do you have any friends that stayed back that you can be with tonight?"