It was awkward, it was forced, but there was no reason to be rude to her at the moment. He had helped her, but she had also helped him. They had their answer. She kept from attempting to farm the humans while he was around, and perhaps that could give them a wary sort of truce.
He hoped that he wouldn't find her doing so next time.
"Stay safe," he replied, vanishing into the shadows once she walked far enough away.
Shanyume
fin!