[ for a half a moment she falters before recovering quickly. ]

O, oh... [ it was such an easy question and one that anyone could see coming and yet it still catches her a little off guard. she had approached him and made conversation—thought about getting to know him better and yet... ] I'm fine with that; we can walk together.

[ she settles into a more confident smile and not as nervous disposition. even though their conversation had gone this direction, she hadn't expected him to say it so plainly. it was nice to have someone just say things as they were, however. ]

It won't be long before we're allowed to be on our own, I feel. [ as though they aren't already left alone all things considered. ] Are you going to explore more high places or will you keep your eyes closer to the ground?