Something like that. Where we can both run at the same time and you don't have to worry about making it angry.

[ he smiles a little nervously. he's not entirely sure it would work, (does the treeant have eyes?) but. he's dealt with weirder creatures. it's worth a shot. ]

I can take over its eyesight. Temporarily. That should distract it long enough for both of us to get by.