The elf seemed to ignore the gnomes comment at first, his step quickening as he reaches the thicket. Though Ari's presence distracts him, and he regards her as he walks.<strong>"Thank you, but I'd prefer not to be a damper on you and your party's resources. I'll be fine, and can forage."</strong>He notes, before glancing back toward the gnome.<strong>"I'm not one for verbal dancing, I'm just the messenger. You can come along with me to civilization, though I'm not permitted by my elder to reveal the situation in our village. It's against our customs."</strong>He finally answers before continuing along, though seeming more at ease with others following him.<br/><br/>Though Varon notices that he seems rather on edge. What he said was all true, or so it seems such. But there seems to be something he hasn't mentioned that is worrying him. By Varon's thoughts, it's most likely whatever message he needs to deliver. And it's common knowledge that elves are secretive about their customs and affairs.