Relieved that she hadn't become suspicion or questioned him, he smiled. "I don't mind," he said, following her to the stairs with his flashlight held almost carelessly. Bran was curious to see where she was staying, mainly because he wanted to know the who part of the question. He didn't even want to consider the fact that it might be a man.
Once again he managed to refrain from flinching when she squeezed his hand, too surprised to process the fact that he should have had some physical reaction. "You're welcome, Lotte." And for one of the first times in his life, he actually meant it.