He had no idea what the other's real House colours were, but he really appreciated the other being so nice about it. Inside he was freezing up and thinking to drop their conversation there because he was so bad at this. Ordering people around he could do all day, talking to people he knew was easy. But when it came to those he didn't know and casual conversation, well that was an entire thing.

Hendrik had done it here before, but it was more to protect all of those ducks and a few others. He instructed on defense and he had signed up for it here again too. This..was harder and he could only imagine the Luminary's face, trying to silently goad him into talking. But in the end, all he could do was nod.

"Thank you."

He could almost feel his charge wanting to kick him.