Leon just stood there, surprised that she would be so hurt by his words. He was speechless, unable to really process that she'd gone off on him. He had never challenged her womanhood, nor did he plan to, especially not now. He almost flinched at her when she'd stamped her foot down, but he was a master swordsman, after all. Confused, he stood up, eying her carefully. "Emma.. I didn't mean anything by it. I wasn't trying to hurt you," he explained, feeling bad for her. Turning to walk, the two began their trek out of the forest.<br/><br/><em>Seventeen? She's just under my own age,</em>he thought quietly, keeping to himself for the rest of the walk through the forest.<em>Emma may be the one with the power to save this world, so I guess it is a good thing that she is a little fiery. It would certainly help.</em>