"Then I shall walk with you," Gabrielle said, her mind made up. "Please. I'm just- I've traveled alone these past weeks and I- it would be nice to have the company. It might be easier, at least, to travel, and- I- if I'm bothering you, then I can- I can leave you be. I can send word to your family, or- or to somebody, and we can- somebody can return for you or- or something-"