He is in a deep, thoughtful, and slightly dark mood at the topic of how the old ways have been forgotten. He also went over the duties he'd have to perform..how the town might react...and then...there was another thing eating away at him. Surely, someone or something else had been eating the offerings. If these people didn't believe anymore, he doubted it was a Seraas. Not to mention he couldn't sense any traces of one nearby. Was it as simple as it being an animal, or could it be something else? 

He ripped himself away as the tones of emotions changed around him. The energy was different too, just like his voice. Sadness...but also determination and hope. The news of an elder that also believed was a bit uplifting. A town with two believers! Still, he had to think carefully. He could only team up with one human at a time, and had to make his choice carefully. His eyes drifted to the boy's mark. Such power was rare these days...

He tapped the empty plate with his finger a few times, thinking out and weighing his options. 

No. He didnt think he had the time or patience to go looking for someone else. Not when there was a believer with as conviction and respect seemingly as strong as his elemental power. He sighed internally. He didnt even want this job to begin with, but this looked like the best he could get. He might as well continue to observe him and maybe give him a trial run while he was in town. Still silent, he pointed his finger at the boy, using his power to try and coax the natural energy of the boy's powers to calm down some. 

"I think...we may need to speak with your elder."