"Nonsense, an extra hand could very well have saved my skin." He assured him with a little gesture of gratitude. "Why yes, you're correct! I am on an important mission for my kingdom of Windloft. They have sent me to scout out this kingdom and learn the secrets and source of the Ichor. Just in case, you know?" he sheathed his mighty blade on his back and held a hand of friendship out to him. "The name's Vane, Vane of Windloft. And yourself?"