Giving a nod in thanks as he takes the glass, doing his best to remember the mortal rules of hospitality so that he isn't being rude. He wouldn't want anyone to come into his home and do the same, after all.

He takes a drink, thinking about her story and what she's been through.

He listens to the story about these people as well, eyes narrowing slightly. He nods at that, downing the rest of the drink. "Tell me. Is this friend safe from where we're going? If not you might want to make sure they are. I can't promise I'll leave anything in my wake. Though I'm curious. How much have you seen proof of the powerhold they have?"