"There are nine in total," he said. He saw the beginning of a path up ahead leading to a picturesque cabin. It suited her, like stories of maids in long ago tales. "Perhaps we could visit in the future to discuss our homelands."
Spotting the cabin he spoke calmly to her. "If that is your home, go to it quickly and fasten the door behind you until you are certain it is safe. There may be other beasts to be dealt with, and I must make sure any other civilians are safe."
He kept an eye, hammer ready to make sure no monster stopped her from safely reaching her destination. "It was lovely meeting you!"
It was nice meeting someone he could have a normal, familiar conversation with.