Why does this always happen, Childermass could ask, but honestly, he already knows the answer. He moves to leave Lambert's side, moving towards the front of the group. He does not have any kind of shield or anything here but... He's not sure how well one would hold against a magical storm bird, so.

It also feels ridiculous to follow suit and shout through his hands but he sure doesn't have voice projection magic over here.

"If you wish for us to go, we shall! But we must pass by your tree and did not want to intrude upon your territory unwittingly! Our fight is with the Huntsman, not you or those who dwell within these branches!"