[Helix let him catch up so they could walk into the foliage should to shoulder, as equals.]
I saw some Raptors not far off when I was out earlier. They couldn't have moved far. I wouldn't be surprised if they are nearby.
[With that he'll head in that direction, mostly in silence, leading only enough so Aidan could follow to where the Raptors were. After a good, uncomfortable quiet he finally spoke up.]
If you weren't good enough, do you honestly think I'd still be with you? I can't believe you'd think such a thing. Just because I was too confident to tell you cause I really didn't think there would be cause for worry.
[Even if now his knee is still bugging him when he walks.]