[They're his parents, of course he trusts them. More than he'd ever say aloud, but Katsuki knows that if they've got his back on this - and he knows without a doubt that they do - she will be taken care of and protected for as long as she needs to be. His mom is as fiery and tenacious as Katsuki is, and his dad is calm, collected, but smart and extremely resourceful. They balance each other indefinitely, and those two are a pair...it's no wonder they've been happily married for so long.

Fucking barf.

But Katsuki notes the little merchild's anxiety and takes a long breath. Yeah, yeah...this is all scary and new for her. More people, new people, and she doesn't even know what the fuck is happening, or who he is, his name, or his intentions.]

Oi. Cut that shit out, no one's gonna hurt you while you're on my ship. [His voice is stern, but serious. Then dips into a softer, calmer note.] The ol--...my mom'd break anyone's arm who even thought about trying. You're gonna be okay, tekkamaki.

Rest, I'll let you know when we need to move you.

[Cuz he's going to need to sail to the pier and that's going to take a little bit, then load up his boat onto the trailer with his dad's help.]