[ If Arenvald notices the way Alphinaud pauses, he doesn’t remark on it, being too busy chowing down on a mouthful of something slathered in sweetish, smoky sauce. ]

Most certainly not. Be glad there are no lakes nearby, else I’d have tossed you into the water straightaway.

[ He’s grinning as he says it – making it rather difficult to tell if he’s serious or not. He might be! ]

I’d like that. As much as I am glad to be of help about the Reach, I’m certain Lyse could spare me for a bit.