[ He would explain (he's thinking about the reason he needs to explain--the fact she questions it, her state, her look), but she's already working through it and so Robby waits.

...and there's the word worth waiting for, that makes Robby blink, confused. There's a 'Sure' of agreement on his lips that doesn't make its way out before: ]

Chieftain? You live with a chieftain? [ Okay, that kind of makes him want to know more, but he'll at least confirm: ] Sure, we can go there--uh, people should be there who know stuff.

[ Usually. It's a fumbling way of trying to express information--that there's people there, but probably not a Chieftain or any kind of leader, but still useful--that doesn't quite get itself across. Robby notes the direction of the City Hall, where the 'You're here' is dotted, and examines the paths around them. ]

That way should lead out.

[ They should find multiple ways out, but it's the closest, so he nods to it to let her know so they can start walking. ]