She is so quiet that it's almost disturbing. Ardbert has to keep himself from kissing her hair, feeling the same surge of protectiveness he feels for Hythlo. Kiyo is a very good girl.

They're going to need clothes fit for a small girl. Proper underwear. Something to hide her horns like she wishes, wimples and veils. He starts to hum some old folk song from home as he turns the doorknob and lets them inside. (Yes, he didn't lock it.)

"Bathroom is this way. Hold on for a bit longer." He speaks at the end of a verse, then goes right back to humming as he shuts the door behind the three of them.