[she's quick to shake her head, her smile reappearing. Around them, the forest is starting to thin as they get closer to the village]

Don't be. Really, there are questions you'll need to ask eventually and I don't mind answering.

And I don't want to make it seem worse than it is. For some people, this is a second chance. Flaws and all. For some, it's better than where they've come from. It's one of the reasons I wouldn't want to just walk away. The good here is worth fighting for.

[a small laugh] Now it's my turn to apologize. Your first day here isn't really the time to worry about righting wrongs.