[She can see that in his reaction. Had she said something insensitive? She couldn't be sure as to what, but she has a hunch it has to do with her mentioning how far from home they must be. Time to abandon that subject.]

Ah, you know...where I'm from, sparrows are fond of their honor. Have you ever heard that before?

[There, that's a pleasant distraction, right? He looks like such a good boy, this Sparrow-chan.]

My, my, it sounds like I might end up relying on you quite a bit. What do you like? I'll have to repay you somehow if we do end up in a sky kingdom.