[Alex's own smile warms as Aara seems to relax more and more into their conversation.]

You were saved because you were meant to be and it's as simple as that. We're a mixture of people and races from any number of worlds and I'm grateful that each and everyone of us are here.

[He considers the Green a moment, and the things done there, and decides to offer up another option.]

If not the Green, you'll find far more open area behind the Keep, between it and the lake. It should be open enough to suit the needs of running.

[He barks a laugh, canines flashing as his head tosses back.]

Well, maybe not a stick, exactly. How about we stick with Aara and Alex, lady fair?