Sophie sighed, not knowing what else she expected to hear of it. "No, no, I don't need that, I'm fine. I've come this far on foot, shouldn't be too bad," she told him, though it was more to encourage herself.
"You know, you can quit calling me small and compact. I know I may not look capable, but I assure you I am not impaired in any way. I'll keep up," she promised with a confident nod, picking up her pace hoping he wouldn't feel the need to slow down for her.