The knight was silent in regards to what Yotsuyu said about nothing happening to her here. However, an unspoken vow of protection of her person went through his head.

And her question brought him back to the present as well as the touch of her hand. These things were real and gave him solid ground in his mind.

"Ladies first." And somehow Hendrik wondered if he was going to get into trouble for saying that, but it was out there now.