The hesitation in her voice got him to look back up at her, steps pausing before settling again. Content to keep walking at her side for as long as she wanted him there rather than out flying. He didn't answer immediately, studying her quietly for what her mood really was.

Quietly, "Because you don't dare."

Diaval ducked his head a little again before looking away again.

"I watch them, you know. Yes, there are the merciless humans... But there are also people like Aurora. Kind and good."

As he finished talking, he looked back at her again, hoping she'd listen this time.