He laughed, before nuzzling her neck. "Thank me later, after you figure out what I am going to ask of you. You can also return to here with a thought, an effective escape. And you will probably be using it."<br/><br/>He began licking her neck, knowing she would be unconscious soon, due to exhaustion and shock. He kept her company, grooming her and offering companionship and warmth until she dozed off, and then went to find the couple, though he made sure to revert to his humanoid form, complete with bronze cat slit eyes. He found both of them in the common room, and waved from the stairs before approaching them. "So, I had a thought. I want you to help protect a region, but a human town might not be the best place for you. There is, however, an elven community nearby that would allow you to do the same from there. Would that be a better choice for you?"