Rosewater Oasis bloodstream

He recalled how she'd first snapped at the wolf who had reached out to help her- but had passed that more off as instinct than a bad mood. Xiao had readily accepted help, and had willing accepted his assistance walking back to the desert oasis. He'd given her time and space, so she might not go through her frailty in the presence of a man. He took great care to ensure that no others advanced upon the Oasis while she rested. 

And now, she invited him along with her, and he went willingly.