It's probably a bad idea because Lambert doesn't trust Lambert right now, but it's all he's got. The other option is to die here ... and while that might be more merciful when coming back is an option, the idea still makes him balk. If they're alive, maybe they can find their way out of this. Maybe...

More importantly, he's seen what happens to some of the Hunt's 'prey.' Moss had been a cook, but obviously, some hunters prefer their meat raw.

"Just follow my lead," he grunts, then pulls away and raises his voice. "Stop! We-- we want the same thing!"

The griffin, who'd been prowling forward for a final blow, pauses and cocks his head mockingly. "Do you? And what is that?"