Mulan didn't completely relax; she did step back. Her hand found Aurora's for assurance and reassurance. She needed to know that the princess was there. Santa did seem like a nice guy, but nice guys weren't always what they seemed.
"Is there something outside the village?" She had to know that they would be safe here, safer than they had been in the resort place. Her fingers squeezed Aurora's, and the hand hold felt so very comfortable, right. She hoped that Aurora wouldn't pull away.
What would they ask of this man named Santa? Could they ask anything of him? Maybe being in this place was enough of a treat. They could be here in peace for a bit; they certainly needed peace. Her fingers squeezed again.