[ there isn't a nod, but a silent sense of acknowledgement. ] I am— [ a pause, a sudden break in confidence before he speaks again. ] was a knight, and intend on becoming a king. It's only natural that I check in to see what you newcomers are doing.

[ it's not quite why he came here, but it beats openly expressing concern, surely. ]

Be careful to not use it in public. The people of this land aren't partial to magic. You didn't answer my other questions — have you found work yet?