"I can ask!" Though she does look up at Louise after saying that. Is that the correct response? Louise nods, so it obviously is. "I will ask!"

"And it would be helpful if you could carry us," whatever will let him do that - she's a bit unsure, but she's more unsure about those dragons. At least for the moment. Plus they might cause an issue with Lottie. "Perhaps after having gathered some of those crystals?"