[There's an eager sort of nod.] Reconnaissance would be useful before tomorrow. And if we can get some more answers and how to explain everything to them, we can work together faster.

[He folds his arms over his chest and hunches down a bit, pouting in reply.] I'm fine. I could have stopped him if he actually tried, but the sword might have needed an extra boost. [Still...]

...I had to lie to a lot of my friends today. Do you think yours knew who you were?