[The laugh this rouses is almost genuine and his smile opens, baring a hint of teeth.] With all due respect, my dear Helios, I don’t quite believe an understanding between myself and the others is a possibility when one has threatened to fuck me with my own innards… among the lesser ordeals they would have me undergo.

[His expression darkens as he mulls the threat over.]

My mind would be more at ease had I the means of cloaking myself as to pass through the village unnoticed and acquire what it is I may need, while avoiding altogether the interactions that may provoke the worst in others. I haven't anyone else in a position to help me thusly… and I can only hope I have done well to trust you.