[Ashitaka actually does chuckle a bit, just imagining the mental image of the two of them doing something like that. Chiron need not feel embarrassed, though; the laugh is entirely good-natured. In all honesty, it was nice that they were able to even have moments like that. After what they just went through, a period of decompression like this one was vital.]

Perhaps. He is not particularly used to such a thing, but maybe he is competitive and simply does not know it.

[He doesn't really think that's true, but it would be funny.

Well, this answers his question. He nods, an expression of appreciation resting on his face.]

Yes... We have been traveling for quite some time. Give us only a few hours, and then we can continue onward.