Niusha couldn't help but quirk a brow at his response. Again, wanting to make sure she was safe. Were there monsters about? Something she should be worried over? Or was he just... paranoid? Rather than press the issue, she shrugged a shoulder and made her way out of the cave. He could walk where he wanted. Niusha wasn't petty enough to demand he walk behind her, even with everything that had happened. Realistically, she couldn't command him at all. The werewolf had proven he was quite strong.
Her attention shifted back to him when he started again, about the village. When we get back... Niusha didn't plan on saying anything to anyone. She had no friends there and had already decided, while he was gone, that involving them seemed cruel and unnecessary. So, before he could get any ideas or work himself up, Niusha clarified, "I just want to collect my things and we can go." It was said matter-of-factly, not like she was desperate or terrified.
It was just the thing they should do. In and out, as quick as she could be, so she didn't have to explain... Well, anything. Her state of dress, her new companion, why she was suddenly leaving when she'd paid for an extended stay... Any of it. Niusha didn't want to have to say anything to anyone.
The rest of the walk went swiftly, but quietly. She had a lot to think about, to piece together, and while she didn't object to his presence near her – for whatever reason – neither did she want to say anything to him while she was still sorting through her own thoughts.
Getting to the quiet, peaceful village actually made her chest hurt. It seemed so peaceful and quaint, but now it was... Well, now she had to leave it. For once, Niusha was relieved she was a stranger and hadn't made any real friends thus far. While she certainly received a couple odd looks, it wasn't any different than the other odd looks she'd received before.
The owner of the inn she was staying in wasn't around, likely taking care of personal matters since it was a quiet place and they didn't expect to be needed then, so she walked to her room and opened the door. Thaljia was curled on the bed, where she'd left the giant Izotz katua. She was fully grown, and dominated the single bed. Her large head lifted, catching sight of Niusha, before furred ears pressed back against her skull and a low, rumbling growl emanated from her chest.
Then, Niusha hesitated before entering her room, alone, to gather her things. She could introduce Thaljia to her new... companion... outside. Rather than the cramped space where the Izotz would likely feel trapped and lash out. Since she didn't have much to collect, it didn't take her long before she left her room with Thaljia collared, muzzles, and leashed.
This was going to be interesting....