Peggy nods and says, "Yes, I'm fine," before putting out her torch once it's safe to again. She looks down at the boy, who nods as well, with clear gratitude towards them both (even if the terrified is there, too).

"We need to keep moving," she adds, once that's all settled, and she's already walking without waiting for a reply. She listens carefully for the sounds of feet other than their own, for the most part picking and gesturing at empty streets successfully. The kedan child follows them without a single complaint.