"Probably covering a good deal of distance, that way," Nita replied.

Not least because that was basically her reason for doing things the way she was, as well.

That he could take care of himself - meaning defend himself, primarily, in this case - was more relief than surprise. While there were all sorts of things those chosen to be Voidtreckers could do, not all of them knew self-defense.

Or wizardry-type things, for that matter.

She snorted, bemused.

"Well, this one's managed not to get broken too badly with you near it, so I'd say that's one point to you."