[ She’s not alone in not understanding how all of this is going to work, but he’s elected to put his faith in the BGs – this is their world, after all, and they know how it works much better than any of them could ever hope to. He will just do as he’s told and hope for the best. ]

Aye, I probably can’t keep pace with you, but I’d hate for you to be out there by yourself.

[ A pause. He has no idea if this is uncouth to ask or not, but might as well give it a shot. ]

Have you… ever carried someone on your back before?