He blinks. "What?" She certainly looks like a people. Then again, Firo's learned people can surprise you. Maybe she's something like a homunculus..?

"Either way..." He smiles tiredly. "Thanks. If we were back home I'd offer to buy you a drink, but... Ah, well, I owe you, all right?"

It's always humbling to be helped by someone outside his close circle. Not pleasantly so. But even Firo can't deny that he really did need the hand this time.