Bela would have nodded, but it would have hurt. She turned her body gingerly, though she could feel bruises forming and there were at least two or three more cuts that were bloody besides her lip. It was shockingly vulnerable, but she nuzzled her head against his knee. She wasn't afraid of the dead things outside, but he did make her feel safe and she was glad he was here and apparently in one piece. "Y'all right?" she managed, half croak, half whisper.