The male looked to her, she had a heart of gold.  Something he hadn't witnessed often save for the occasional child that suck in to see and give him an apple. He sighed and shook his head. Things were changing for him, "It doesn't burn." He said in answer of the question, "I'm fine. I'm exhausted.... Being away from that monster has given me a second chance... To serve under a new master." He growled out, "I'm just tired."