Uzume rubbed her chin, giving off a brief hum as she considered what she was told.

[i]I will need to check these locations later on. It seems that for the current task, however, I am simply to stand guard.[/i]

With a nod to confirm her own thoughts, the woman rested a hand upon her sheathed blades and responded, "I will fight if anything happens. It would do little to make a discovery and then perish on the way back. I do not wish to cause you trouble, so you may resume your regular duties."

Then, right as she turned her attention towards the sheriff, the girl froze as a new question appeared in her mind.

"Ah. One more thing. Will I be walking, or riding with another? I am fit enough to travel by foot if need be."