[Her first statement earns her a gentle-sounding hum and a look of sympathy, but since she's quick to move on, Kaoru won't linger on the topic either. When Chizuru was still gone, it was a sour thing to spend time on, so that sentiment is easily understood.

Either way, following along once she gestures!]

If you would like to take that route, I wouldn't mind it. Still... I wouldn't wish for you to walk the streets on your own, either. I may not be a very apt fighter, but there is a small amount of safety in number, correct? So if you would allow me to stay by your side until you reach that building...