Ah, it's nothing... If we're going to be working together, then everyone needs to play their part, yes? [He waves his hand as if to disperse any misconception of inconvenience about the whole thing. People are sick, he's still able, so why not help them? Pretty obvious stuff.

Though Shiro offering to answer any question again is a slight shock to him. Offering information so willingly..? It's proof that he really is in another time and world, despite their more ancient surroundings. Except, well, he's still standing in the presence a mechanical lion who is usually a human being... hm.]

There's a lot I don't know about this place. I think I've got a few of the basics down.

Let's see... Astoria, the witch, wants to save the universe, and brought us here to be part of her Circle. We're granted powers to aide in that quest. [He lists while tucking his fingers back into his palm for every item. The pause after those two items is questioning, he wants to know what else Shiro will add.]