Lifa's first reaction was to offer food - but apparently the spirit had enough of that here. Then she recalled how it was attempting to hide when first they happened upon the creature. Maybe it was frightened of them, or of being discovered.

"This place offers you food - but it's dangerous. The forces that caused that," and she gestures back towards the park, "it's only a matter of time before they turn their attention to others, such as yourself.

So if you help us find our friend, we can help you find a place that's got food and is safer."