[His relief makes him sag somewhat, the tension in his body releasing as she seems to finally accept what he's saying. Maybe her understanding is a little bit at his expense, but... that's fine. If that's what's needed for her to feel at ease here, then he can accept that.]

If there is anyone in Hyrule who deserves one, it's you.

[Sincerely. Malon's been working so hard for as long as he's known her, and probably for even longer than that. For all its oddities, he dearly hopes Songerein will give her that chance to rest, even if she might not remember it when she wakes. That being said—]

... though it seems it might take you some getting used to, considering. [He gestures a bit with the reins in his hand. If she's going to think of him as a wild animal, he's allowed to bite back with a bit of teasing of his own, okay.]