Minoru grabbed the oar and started paddling slowly, making their path forward, a little awkward with the girl at his arm. Though, seeing him trying to paddle, she slowly shifted back into her dog form, bounding over to the front of the boat to keep watch. The boy stayed quiet as he paddled for a while. He didn't have much to say, thinking over his situation. After a few moments, he glanced over at Keiko. "Do you think...we could stop by my parents' place before we head to your's?" he asked. "I'd like to at least let them know I'm leaving for a while...I'm sure they'll worry if I just disappear like that."