[Lea's eye's soften even more at the tears. Aw kid, don't cry. At least not before you trust him enough to let him comfort you.

He can't really say anything encouraging about the 'going home' part, so he avoids that for the moment, instead focusing on the question. He looks a bit surprised at it, once it processes.]

Why wouldn't I be nice to you? Can't imagine wanting to be mean to a cute little girl like you. Especially when it's obvious you're already hurt and scared.

[He's noticed the ears and has figured out that Jendayi isn't exactly human, but hasn't mentioned it. Given the various kinds of weirdness he's seen, pointy ears don't even rate a second glance.

Though now he begins to wonder if it may be more than just general fear of a strange man in a strange place that has her so scared...]