They continued from town to town before almost making a permanent stop. The only other place to go was the capital. It made Gio anxious. They would be way too far from the ocean at the capital. And it would be harder to get rid of barnacles who tried to attach to Sereina, too. But he wanted her happy, and helping people did that.
He kept close to her, watching her quietly every now and again. She didn't need to worry about him, he could take care of anything should problems arise. He was much stronger than any elf or human. He reached and took her hand, holding it tightly.