You were having a very bad time of it. Anyone could see that.

[She sighs, and angles toward the way back to the main path; evidently she's going to wait for him to fall in at her side next to her, and perhaps walk together a while.]

Our elder was right to be cautious, I think. But I also think it was right that I helped you, myself.

[She shrugs a little.]

Still. My business will take me into town. I do not know how far you need to go, but I can walk with you until we need to part ways.