[ What a cute gesture. It's a little strange to experience under the technical threat of danger, but it's a little refreshing too to talk to someone who feels relatively normal and friendly. With the pinky promise solemnly made, Gray returns her hand to her side. ]

It's been... about five months.

[ Whather that qualifies as long or not is up to Rin. Anxious to get her new ward back to safety, Gray begins to gently walk them in the direction of the nearest outpost with her hearing strengthened for any potential lurking monsters. ]

If you have any questions, I'll do my best to answer them. I know it can be a little confusing at first.

[ Things are still confusing, actually, but Gray will chalk that up to her own slow-wittedness. ]