[Man, he didn't expect for this to happen at all. It sort of makes him feel bad, because isn't this kind of ruining their nice day out today? He doesn't really want to be the reason for this to end too abruptly. And he's really enjoyed himself so far.]

Don't feel rushed on account of me, milady. Really, I'll be-

[As the sun sets even farther, he swears, swears he hears something, and his mind irrationally jumps to something dangerous lurking in the shadows. The housekeeper moves towards Ayaka immediately, his arm coming to wrap around her own arm as he looks around for that noise.

He's clinging to her a little tightly, and he doesn't even notice it.]

M-Milady, did you hear that? Great, it might be some kind of rogue fae or magical creature lurking in the darkness...but don't worry, I'll protect you.

[He's the one who's shaking, though.]