"Did I?" she said breezily, then leaned in and whispered confidentially, "Or is that what you heard?" A second later, touching the tip of her tongue to the top of her teeth, she was trying not to outright laugh. Now that he'd agreed to come with her, she couldn't help but have a little fun with him.
And still, he followed. That was just as well. He would find this place eventually on his own, but it was better to begin one's stay at the City with a guide who would be kind to you. Well. As long as he could take a little ribbing.
"You did," she said, nodding. "You saw me struggling with what to do, and you gave me very good advice. I think you shared the details that you did because you wanted me to understand just how well you could speak on the way a damaged man can be called back. It was very helpful."