[ A simple shake of his head is afforded to the one-half of the Warrior of Light. Perhaps there is some disappointment on his end, but, he should have expected nonetheless. His identity is concealed and thus they have no reason to trust him -- nor will they. Not if his plan is to be set in motion the way it must.

Even still, a part of him remains boyish in his hopes he might somehow aid his heroes. ]

No, there is no obligation on my part. Simply someone who would rather not see a hero of the realm so lost. [ His crystalized hand raises as he gestures to the inn around them. ] Yet, from all that I have read, many find comfort in the company of strangers in all forms. One cannot move forward with a heart so heavy with burden and task, Warrior of Light.

I speak from my own experience, of course.