His expression didn't change until she stopped being angry and turned to just looking scared. His face softened, pity settling on his features. He sighed and went from crossing his arms to hugging his elbows, looking at anyone but her.

"I don't know. All I can say is that he - Nidhogg? - would love to attach himself to your kits if you have any. I don't know if he can, I don't know what would happen if he did. Not my area of expertise." He specifically chose not to elaborate on who he was.

He looked back at Q'uila, not comfortable with this dynamic right now. Belias was better at dealing with people than he was. "I mean it's not something to worry about while you're here? Things never really seemed to work out for me but all of the 'heroes' I've come across always seem to do okay. I'm sure it'll work itself out." He gently tugged her in a direction to get moving again. "Standing around thinking about it isn't gonna fill your stomach. I know it's not gonna help my stomach feel better."