Gage watches the elder dismiss the villagers back to their homes for the night. He looks at the elder. "Stay home elder. Stay safe. And get rest yourself." he then closes his eyes and pretends to sleep. Opening them just in time to watch the elder leave. "Yes. Then again...it is not rare to know what is right and wrong. It is only a rare thing that people follow their initial instinct." he was being cryptic. He knew it and didn't care.<br/><br/>He watches the man leave fully. Closing his eyes after hearing the man speak to the tree. He says nothing. He had already ceased talking. Ceased acknowledging that there were elders around. He relaxes then opens them as Aeryn approached. He would pretend he did not know she was the spirit. Then again he was only 75% certain. Not certian enough for him to make mention of his suspicions.<br/><br/>He looks at her. "My game?" he says in a rather puzzled tone. He had no game that he knew of. "Pull what bull? You are not making any sense Miss...?" he pauses. "Well whoever you are I am rather confused by what you mean by "my game" and "pull off this bull". So please do not go around throwing accusations my way. I promise you miss...I will verbally push back when pushed first."<br/><br/>His eyes narrow and he glares at her. "I gain nothing. Nor do I lose anything. Therefore...in my opinion it is a win-win situation for all involved. So to answer your question. There is not a single thing I get for helping them out. I am merely doing what I saw best and fit the situation." he shrugs. "I am one of a kind..." he falls silent.