I would not mind lending my aid. [He never has. In fact they have done that from one town to the next in each of their travels.] But my greatest priority is my master. If working together might mean that I couldn't remain by her side, particularly in the event of a crisis, then I cannot pledge myself to such a cause. I will always put her first.
[His dragon blood would allow nothing less.]
But that does not mean that I do not wish to contribute to this place by both learning and finding out what I can.