The sadness in his eyes startled her,never occurred to her that he could get hurt too. In her depiction,foxes didn't care about anyone or anything. Let alone have feelings.

On account of this,she verbalized whatever threat or comeback that came to mind. Thinking there would be no consequences.

"I'm sorry,I shouldn't have done that."

Apologized ashamed for treating him badly. She realized that if they actually agreed on a deal instead of her just forcing him to comply,they wouldn't be stuck bickering like this.

"I promise I'll return it."

"My pride can't save me,but fake promises can't either." The fox looked away.

Nothing that she could say would make him trust her sincerity. The unique action capable of convincing him is something she can't bring herself to risk doing. 

She has the upper hand when it comes to strength,while he has when it comes to knowledge which he doesn't share. Since day one,he didn't inform her how long or far it would take them to be free of this forest. 

I'm so close to seeing my father again. I'm in no position to give the benefit of doubt because I'm feeling guilty.

...I'm risking enough trusting that he isn't leading me the wrong way to sabotage me.

…

From that moment on,Jiya started to treat him respectfully. When he does something that upsets her,she kindly communicates it. No more threats or screaming. 

This sudden change weirded Kyro out. He was keeping the fire on,while Jiya went to hunt their dinner. He used his time alone to analyze her new attitude.

Is this woman trying to get on my good side to trick me into willingly be her slave? An interesting tactic,though It won't work.

I won't make the same mistake twice. Four years captive did teach me a lesson after all.

I'll recuperate it before we reach the lake that became the sole passageway out of here. I have two days at best, though if I avoid all the shortcuts it'll take a week.

"You're unusually quiet today. Is something the matter?" 

She returned with a rabbit in hands,sat down to prepare it for cooking. Her question put an end to his pondering what forced him to decide which route to follow in seconds,well not like it was that hard,he had the most advantageous in mind.

"We'll have to do a little detour. The shortcuts from here on are too hazardous."

"As long as we make it alive,I'm cool. My priority is to leave in one piece."

"I see." He grinned.

If you'll make it I don't know,but I'll make sure I will.