[ Yoimiya finally breaks the serious tension in the air by giggling. The mental image of Ajax teaching the tiny Aralauka the ways of the sword is too funny to her. Of course instrucing the Aranara how to defend themselves is way of helping. This is her battle-happy boyfriend whom she loves with all of her heart. ]

Right! Thank you again for allowing us to stay here. We promise to help out.

[ With renewed vigor, Yoimiya takes Ajax's hand, leading him out the elder's hut and out of earshot from the Aranara. ]

I take it you had the same idea as me? Thwarting your colleague's plan?