'course. He doesn't scare me any, and I'm here to help where I can.

[ prickly doesn't bother him, reminds him of therion on a good day and a bad day. so if he can do something for these companions... ]

I don't know. [ honest, meeting his gaze as he straightens up and shakes his hands dry. ] But I don't want to give up. I'm... gods, I'm tired. Even still, I'll keep tryin' for an answer, anythin' but all this loss.