[He notices that sarcasm. Not that he minds, it's normal to react in some way to this. Smilingly a bit sheepishly, he'll nod.] Of course. The village isn't far.

[He'll motion for the man to follow, heading in the direction of the village.] Did you pick up your journal, by the way? It’s the main mode of communication here, though if you didn’t it should return to you sometime soon.