[Was a (human?) child actually arguing with him on this right now? Yes, she sure was.]

You're young enough that you should not be talking to mad men in the middle of no where.

[Then her admission sinks in and he seems to straighten up a bit.]

Your mum isn't here? It's dangerous to be about on your own. There are monsters and demons about.

[He's not concerned. Why would he be concerned? She's just some stray that could get eaten by goblins or what have you and she is not his responsibility.]