"Well, I know that were I lost in an unfamiliar place, surrounded by strange creatures I'd never seen before and... to be as gentle as I can be about it, looking as though I scarcely knew who I was, let alone where, I'd hope someone would lend at least a kindly ear..." He smiled gently. "That said, if I'm mistaken and you'd truly prefer the solitude, I can leave. I'm not going to force the issue."