[There's something to be said about just how pushy Rose is being, and about how that's likely to impact her safety. But, as someone who has yet to have anything untoward happen, she's blissfully unaware.]

That's all the better. Once we're outside the city, I can make my way home.

[She grins again. This is dangerous. Everyone in her village knows what this look means.]

Well, if it makes no difference one way or the other, I'll make the decision to join you.

[That's not what he said.]