It is ridiculous, isn't it? But it's best to just learn the game mechanics rather than try to run straight into them! Once you know them, you can work around them.

[ And not hurt yourself trying to climb ledges, she guesses? ]

If you can't find someone, I wouldn't mind making time to go and take you to either one. We're in Ecruteak now, and we're planning to hit Cianwood after, but it's not as though I don't have spare time!