[There is so many things that can be said about being eaten but lets not go there we have a child in the vicinity.

His attention is promptly drawn away from the mermaid, something he's kind of disappointed about because he sure would like to know about what extent these several ways go into toward repaying him, but he can tell from the way she brings actual concern for his well-being that she's worried about him. In any other situation, Gladio would brush it off, tell her to run along, but he can't do that with her. Even if he has no idea who she is, doesn't even know her name, he'll always have a soft-spot for girls.

Giving her an appreciative, genuinely warm smile, Gladio rubs her head then gives a quick wave to the mermaid.]

Hold that thought, we'll figure out the details later. We should be on our way. [Shooting the mermaid one last sultry smile, Gladio puts a hand on Yachi's shoulder and urges her to head off with him.] Name's Gladio. I'm not hard to find.

[Mostly because he's like six foot six, doesn't wear a shirt and is covered in a tattoo of an eagle.]