The chances of encountering a second such attack on a mission through the relatively peaceful (and quite small) island of Noodles were vanishingly small. But then, the primary reason for the accompaniment of these shinobi were companionship, not protection, anyway.

He gave a small nod and fell in step beside her as she started back. "The next time we stop will be in a village. We should take advantage of the opportunity to have a proper meal for dinner."

He was making small-talk, in case she was curious.