Mock offense was taken at the sauntering walk, mouth open in shock and eyes wide. Absolute shock, obviously. "I am not that slow." Said with a laugh, unworried at the moment as well. It was easier, simpler with just the two of them.
The accent still threw her off a little, a double take had while she got used to it. But the fact that it was helpful in the manner was..well, it was rather surprising. She tilted her head, mouth open again but this time in genuine surprise. She looked over to Melanie then -- Rudy's voice -- with the same wide eyed look that David often gave. But then smiled a little and gave a bit of a wave.
She shrugged though, fine. Fine and not really the one that people should be worried about. "I think I'm okay. Might be tired when I get back in?" Syd really didn't know until the switch-back. "It was.." Both of them were fidgeting now slightly, playing with her larger fingers. "Weird."
"But you're sure you're alright? You had the biggest change."