At the sight of the newcomer's smile, Saoleadh relaxed a bit, and she grinned slightly in return. "I appreciate your sacrifice on my behalf," she said, genuinely grateful. She found herself... intimidated by his posture, but in a way that would elicit respect from her rather than fear. She took a moment to take in the stranger - glasses hid his eyes, which found her a little uneasy, but she kept her expression and released the man's hand. "What is your name, my friend?" she asked, "where are you headed? Perhaps we can walk together." After a slight pause, she caught herself and spoke up again, "but of course, I suppose you're wanting to know who I am," she sheepishly brushed some leaves out of her face, rather embarrassed that she had rushed right into his new meeting.
"My name is Saoleadh. I've been Awake for about a week now. You're the first person I've met. Well, the first person I've actually gotten a chance to introduce myself to. It is a pleasure. Are you a human? I was hoping I'd meet a human first, in all honesty."
She was invigorated, excited about this new meeting, the prospects it entailed. Perhaps this person could become a companion for her. Perhaps they would adventure together, or even meet others to go with them on their way. But of course, she thought, she was letting herself get carried away. This old man was probably out for a picnic, and didn't do much adventuring. Perhaps he could show her the way into the city, at least, and she could remember him fondly. Yes. That sounded alright to her. She took note not to get her hopes up like this.