[ Hythlodaeus just chuckles and shakes his head. ]

I'm not doubting your ingenuity that far. Although it was exceedingly brave of you, to step into the unknown as you did. Not knowing what you would find here - if anything. [ He falls silent again before glancing over at her, reaching out to lightly tuck a stray lock of hair back away from her face.

His tone turns serious. Determined. ] We will help you find something. If it is here to be found... I do not doubt your resolve. And I wish to see it fulfilled.