[That sheepish look only grows.] It- became a habit in the maze.

[She nods once to say that she's ready and they start the trek back to the cottage. For a moment, she's almost content to settle into a familiar silence. When it breaks almost immediately, she blinks in surprise.]

It is the least I could do. None of us have been ourselves since we left Maati. ...Myself included.

[The way her gaze hardens is enough to say that yes, he's right. Yet she will say it regardless.]

And I did. Though I was more concerned for you when I asked.