[ Once she's calmed enough and they're back on their way, he's— actually a little surprised that she starts complaining. Has he ever heard her complain before? Almost definitely not, which tells him that this whole situation must be really getting to her.

He runs his hand along her neck, in a way he hopes is at least a little soothing. ]

They're just tryin' to keep people out. I mean, yeah, this is kind of a dickish way to do it, but if what the Natha says is true, this isn't the kinda place folks oughta just be wandering into whenever they want.