[ To have familiar mindsets together, certainly not only gets the job done but helps to find a little comfort in it. Dokja has always preferred the numbers of a few, over the whole crowd. Then again, not a lot of people really matter to him. He wasn't the protagonist, after all. His free hand reaches over to gently pat her head. A small habit, but he smiles nonetheless. ]

We'll all be able to go back home and out of here, it's only a matter of time. Until then, let's continue working together, shall we?

[ His attention seems to be briefly elsewhere before he looks to her again. ] I appreciate you taking the time to check on me though. I'll get scolded if I don't go and rest so let's talk again soon, okay?