Esme nods
Esme: Ok...
Even though she hasn't been complaining and has been keeping pace with you, her feet are covered in scratches and the soles are black since she's been barefoot this whole time
"...wanna get on my back?"
Esme: Hm?
"Y'know...a piggy back ride?"
Esme: Well-yeah, but why...?
"Just asking....."
Esme: Oh-well-no...but thanks for asking!
"no problem..."
She trips on a root and falls
"Woah!"
-Ren helps you up-
"You good?"