Interesting! I have never heard a name quite like yours before.

[He nods- she has a point.]

The library would indeed be where one would look first for information. Alas, I am still more used to exploring than this.

[Her happiness doesn't feel quite right, but perhaps she's simply scared in this castle. To try to make her feel more at ease, he pats her arm gently.]

Pray do not worry yourself here. We may be tired, but this is a safe area. And even if it were not, I can certainly defend us both!

[He wonders if Ruby can fight... but surely if she could, she wouldn't be so frightened?]