Adela couldn't help the high-pitched noise at the touch, flinching and starting to laugh before too long. When it eased and she was on her feet again, she couldn't help breathing out hard, relieved that it was over. It actually took her a little bit to let go, shaky, but she was bringing herself to relax.

She... Should say something, shouldn't she? He was nothing but helpful, though he had tried to be a little secretive about it at first -- likely a lark on his part, but ultimately...

"... Thank you, for helping me," Her words were soft, a little embarrassed, but she could at least say that much while she knelt down to grab her sword once again. She felt too vulnerable without it, especially recently, so having that on her was at least comforting.

"I must ask, how did you even know that was how the vines released the people they held?"