[ Satisfied with Jayden's response, Hilda turns on her heel back up the sloping hill and back in the direction of the nearby farm. Glancing back over her shoulder, she doesn't seem the least bit surprised or offended about Jayden's insistence. ]

Who said I'm coddling you? [ She definitely doesn't see it that way but that won't stop her from giving him some good natured teasing. There's a put on huff before she turns her gaze back forward. ] Someone would have to pay me for that.

[ It's not like she's been hovering about him and his general presence. Insistent about coming out of his room, sure. But it's not like she's been pestering him during all hours of the day. ]

We're friends aren't we? And friends check on friends that lock themselves in their room for long periods of time.