[He's seen that reaction enough to know what it means. He nods at her question - yes, he is indeed Soma - and then moves to her side, to shelter her with one of his wings. A moment out of the sun should be enough to restore her, and then she can keep cool in flight, whether under her own power or on his back. Considering that she was just swatted pretty hard, probably the latter.
Unfortunately, they may not get the chance. Those street thugs with sticks are really getting too close now.
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Unfortunately, they may not get the chance. Those street thugs with sticks are really getting too close now.