*Shiox stands in uncertain silence for a moment, heavily contemplating exactly how to answer the child's question. Revealing that he's in the middle of Huisto's sworn enemy Tevrra seems like a poor decision--yet so does outright lying. Will the boy be able to sense dishonesty?*
Well, sweetie. We're. This place safe. Far away. *he begins, casting the boy his best reassuring smile.* My name is Shiox. I'm--I'm here for help you. This place? Safe place. No one hurt you here.