He wasn't surprised about the incident she described, in fact that explained the strange noises he had heard earlier.
"Money? can't you just turn into a bat and fly?" He mocked as he finished his water. "Right now? The storm is furious, if I went out there I'd have to well..make myself comfortable. I'm not sure if you'd like to be near that." He said as he flicked his fingers and sparks of flames fluttered from them and sizzled away almost immediately. "If you insist thought, m'lady." The last word was stressed almost in a mocking tone. He sat up as well and offered his hand, awaiting her response.