[Louis slows to a stop two steps later, gently coaxed back by their handholding. He reckons that they're nearly to their destination by now, so it comes as a surprise that Pyra has just stopped. Looking back, his features soften when she apologizes.]

You don't need to apologize.

[He takes a step back—toward her—and gives her hand a small squeeze.]

It gladdens me to see how much you care, but I'm okay. Really. I wasn't thirsty at all before I was brought here.