[In retrospect, it wasn't an entire lie. He'd never said he had no idea where the exit was or anything to that effect. Just it could be considered that way because he'd implied that he didn't know where the exit was.

In any case, he'd been was so caught up in his train of thoughts that he missed Xion's barely audible repetition of the word. There was a great deal that was troubling to him about their situation and his personal growing worries were doing much to preoccupy his mind. Frankly the possibility of running into anyone other than Axel within these halls was one of those things he really wanted to avoid. The two of them were just managing to walk and while he'd been able to get off a good Aero spell, he doubted he was anywhere near his better form.

All the more reason he felt at least a little more relieved when she seemed to agree with his suggestion.]

Alright, if you feel wobbly or anything like that, just tell me and you can lean on me.

[He'd offered the suggestion with a reassuring smile before starting down the hallway, his hand -almost acting on forgotten habit, reaching back to take hers as they began their trek. As they went however, he shamefully was proving to be an inordinate derp and completely missed how she seemed to know where to go just as much as he did.]