Although it might have done the unfamiliar shinobi well to give him a break, the journey wouldn't be a difficult one, and there would be plenty of time for him to relax after they departed.

He swept his arms out with enthusiasm, and offered a beaming smile to the other two. "Indeed, then! Let us depart." He started down the steps, still wearing a pleased smile...if not so bright as a moment before, but without any packs of his own. "There are supplies we'll have to collect before leaving town, however. They should be with the horses."

Not that he was intending to bring any horses with them, but certain stubborn counselors had prepared three regardless. Which meant the supplies were there. He turned his attention to the male shinobi as he walked. "As we'll be companions for two weeks from now...it would be good to know your name." Adela's, at least, he'd figured out on his own already. The other, however, was a complete stranger to him.