[The Griffin had collapsed much earlier than Ellie did, but managed to drag himself closer to the fence. His wings were sprawled out on both sides of his body, leaving grooves in the leaves. Quite frankly, all this makes him sound like something out of a horror movie.]

It's me. Forgive me for not approaching, but I am trying to get closer to this fence, and would rather not use up my energy moving in a different direction.