There comes a time in every caretaker's life where they have to make a choice that isn't going to be a popular one. I found myself in exactly that position with the couple of missions I embarked upon in this video.
There's a certain element of cowardice, but also, a certain act of "saving the hides of everyone else" also involved in running away from the terrors that go bump in the night.
At least there's a lot of loot, even in retreat.