"... Yes," He mused cupping his chin with one hand. "... but I mean I've never seen branches contorted into shapes before." Truthfully, he was a little torn on how much he should question this. On the one hand this seemed like none of his business, on the other..... if she was missing someone it might do her some good to discuss it. "Is he someone you know from back home?"

The staring didn't seem to bother him really. It was the usual response to that quaff of his, besides in his occupation he better be used to others looking at him.