[The respect is lost on him, but he still thinks the lion-spirit is just great, so he nods respectfully back.

However, upon seeing Bariyan's face fall, Koltira scoots a little closer to him, his lips pursed in concern.]

Hey--look, I'm not going to say that it's all right, because I know this whole thing is pretty crazy. I don't really understand it at all; it's completely out of my wheelhouse, honestly.

[He holds out his hand; smiles gently.]

I'm a stranger to you, but I'm a stranger here, as well. We could be strangers together, if you'd like.