Blank stare, as is natural for them, while also somewhat intentionally to hide any hint of awkwardness. They don't care much about smelling off in general. Something about smelling strange while being complimented--or the compliment itself with reassurance right after they had a fit--leaves them feeling rather off balance.

They indicate agreement. There'll be plenty of places to rinse off or dip in through the City...although they should possibly look for an alternative on the way before they meet with the Old Stag again.

In fact--they pull out their map and indicate the lower path, where a Hot Spring pin gleams, and how it leads to the Stag Station at the end. Would this route be reasonable?

Greenhorn graduates from poking the ruff to becoming a half-scarf draped over it. The Knight's hardly going to object if Lemm doesn't care.