[ She doesn't seem particularly reassured by his demeanour, and he has to admit that it endears her to him. It's obvious enough in the few minutes that they've spent together that she has a big heart, caring enough and courageous enough to run after him though he's a stranger. He'd thought she extended a hand to him to assuage her own nerves, but perhaps it is pure compassion.

It earns his respect. ]

Don't worry, young miss. I've endured harsher climates than this. You don't seem bother much either! Are a hero of some sort in your world?