"Excellent!" I only hesitate for a moment before I offer her my arm. I hope she understands I'm relaxed enough not to be bothered if she elects to simply ignore the offer.

"I understand that entirely." I agree as we continue on. "I've made it out a few times, when I can, but generally niichan doesn't want me leaving the grounds too much. I imagine you don't get to go out alone very often?"