Ah- well... y-yes, but- it was more that, he reminds me of the kinder parts of my village. That's all.

( ... seems she's a bit self-concious, given how she falters, holding her staff close. is... that why he seems so wary with her? vernal stops in place and looks between the two of them, whining confusedly. )

... Ah, don't mind me. I suppose I'm still a touch sensitive. I-is there any other fruit you'd like to bring back to the house?