A monk? What's a monk? He sounds like he has a sense of mischief, anyway.
It is thrilling. Especially flying. Or running, or hiding in the walls and knowing no one can find you, or...it is thrilling. We should definitely find horses. It may take a long time for me to learn how to become one, but once I do, I'll be a horse and you can ride on my back if you like, and then we'll both get something we wanted. I'd like that. And thank you.
...actually, really, thank you. I can't remember anyone ever offering to protect me before. I haven't usually needed it, but I've also usually been alone. So even if that was a joke, thank you.
I'll definitely tell Alim. I'm sure he'll help you too.