He couldn't explain himself like he wished to. She wanted a map, he could make her a map if he had a way to track the land proper, not just his own exploration. That was why he wanted the sun compass. If he got lost that was fine, he could get by, but if he had to lead anyone anywhere, well. Best to be prepared with directions not just grunts and hand motions. It was infuriating to not be able to communicate like he wanted but he was working on it with her, they would find a way.

They were both to stubborn to stop.

She was important to him, to his life. He wouldn't have offered his skills so freely, been able to offer them without her. "We do good." He spoke in his broken English as they moved back to the table. He had faith in it, they were doing good.