[ Her retort is enough to have his laughter fading away as quickly as it had come and he draws her back in close against his side as he keeps his arm wrapped around her. ]

You're right. And I didn't mean to be patronizing. Come here.

[ He spots one of those large sunbeds with the covered shades wrapping up over it. Enough to give them a little relief from the sun overhead. Guiding her towards it, he sinks down on it before gently dragging her down on his lap, letting her perch sideways on his legs. ]

This place isn't anything like Fodlan, you're right there, too. And it would be remiss of me to let you fumble through it blindly. Is there something specific you'd like to ask about, or should I just start talking and you can stop me when it gets too outrageous or confusing?

[ Which... could be five words in, with how this place is set up. ]