It seems that she's not about to let him go anytime soon - which is for the best, really, and not just because he's still healing. If she actually does have to wind up princess-carrying him somewhere, he's going to never live it down, and he knows it

At least it seems she's not intending on marching him back to his cot straight off, something he's grateful for. And if she's willing to help him go somewhere else, even if it's only for a short time, he'll take it - something that gets him to flash her a distinct look of thanks.

"Look, I just want to get out of here for awhile. Go somewhere to get a bit of air. Maybe a wee bit away from everyone else. Would that be close enough for you to be willing to help?"