Well now that was a dismissal if Nida had ever seen one. He nodded briefly to the man, sparing him a slightly warmer smile than Reyes had given him.

"It was a pleasure, Reyes. I wish you luck in finding someone with alcohol to spare. I should probably finish my reading before I go out to explore the forest. Because really, is it living without a little risk?"

And there his smile is wider, more genuine. There was excitement out there, and he intended to make use of it, even if it probably wasn't the smartest thing. Good to actually feel useful for a few minutes between the practical living. Besides, they needed more food in the house and he didn't mind foraging. It was familiar.