[He's polite enough to at least attempt not to smile at Laulyse's description of Duke, although his expression soon enough shifts to a more thoughtful one as he ponders what else might be useful.]

Perhaps we should gather flint as well, as it can be difficult to light a fire without the benefit of a fire type...

[That said, he goes back to thinking as he walks, relying on the ever patient Astrid to keep him from bumping into anything in the meantime.]