She laughs, a deep, merry sound -- and rolls over onto her side to face him. "I could've, but then I wouldn't have been able to see the look on your face. I promise, in the future I'll keep the words to a minimum."

-- In the future. Well, that had a certain implication, didn't it? George seemed quick enough, and...well, normal enough. Not a liability, and not a threat. May as well ask, right?

"If you don't mind, I think I'd like to accompany you for awhile. It doesn't do a soul good to wander around a place like this alone."