Even though Darla was distressed and might need a break from her job with her situation, she could not do so. Her status was the same as that of the other female humans in the cave: slaves to them. A slave owned by Red, nothing else.
She had to leave in great difficulty to calm down. There were a lot of mouths to feed, especially after the battle. The Chief might change his mind if she didn't do her job.
There was this urge that he should escort her, stay with her, but he decided not to. Not because he found it troublesome. It was for her sake. If he was seen doting on her so much, the people who hated him would target her, thinking they could use her against him.
It was better for the others who didn't think so. Fewer hobs and goblins would target her. So Darla left by herself after a long exchange with his crappy human language. She understood, maybe.
