Uh huh, you can do it, you're strong! [He believes in her! And he's glad he made the comment since it got her to laugh. Natsu, naturally, slows down his pace so she can catch up to him]

Mnnn, thanks then, I guess. [He's still a bit huffy but the mention of ice cream is enough of a distraction - he hadn't actually been that upset about it in the first place anyway]

Nope. I've heard of some of the others going though. Ain't that far from here. [He folds his arms behind his head, glancing over at Lucy as they walk] Have you?