Ah, I don't regret teaming up with you.

[No he does.

He really does. Why did he get stuck with someone he has to coddle? She'll only slow things down. But he would rather not upset her further.]

Don't worry. I'm sure you'll start to relax once you get to know everyone here better. There are quite a few friendly people here. It might take some time, of course, but everyone moves at their own pace.