[He has no idea why she wants to go, or why she is nervous and asks about dragons, but what he does know is that it's scary waking up here alone and even scarier when one is hurt with no allies in sight.

He takes her hand and helps her to her feet, squeezing it gently.]

No need to thank me. You're getting me out of the house and away from boring chores, so thank you.

[He lets go and starts off toward the village square again.]

I wonder if the grocery has restocked its sweets. Do you like sweets, Xzana-san?