[Rose bows her head, sinking deeper into the stranger’s arms. As much as she wants to ask for a weapon, it will lose them too much time. The Au Ra seems competent enough to get them out, and for that Rose is grateful.]

I had figured as much, but I wasn’t sure how long it would be before my absence was noticed.

[Not too long, thankfully.]

I should thank you, I suppose.

[She doesn’t offer thanks easily, but this is a situation that calls for it. He came all this way and risked his life for her, the least she can do is thank him.]