The familiarity of the response was a comfort in this strange place. Here at least was a known quantity, even if the boy was alive. For that, he was grateful in a way. He'd never admit it, but his encounter with Armand this morning had disconcerted him greatly. Beyond discovering that he could not take life here, the very idea that Armand had come from a world where there were those who could cheat death? It was something he would have to look into.
"It is a coincidence" he said, noting Rudlof's darkening expression. "A fortunate one though don't you think?" He ignored the question of his arrival. Best to appear more experienced and at home in this strange place.