Ciri resists the urge to roll her eyes at his correction. She's not interested in sparing his ego or reputation with the kids, but she is intent on keeping them safe, Jesper included. Chances are the eclipse is just an eclipse, but she doesn't trust certain types of people not to act out in the dark and take advantage of the panic. Cadens is not exactly free of petty thieves and thugs.

Letting Jesper herd the children with his jacket, she takes the lead, holding aloft her lantern with one hand and resting the other on the wolf's-head pommel of her dagger (less because she expects to use it and more as a deterrent).

"Got it," she responds low enough that only Jesper will hear. "Stick close and keep them entertained. The most dangerous thing here is panic."