[ He doesn't push any further with the question; that answer is enough to allow some measure of understanding.

At the next comment, he just shakes his head. ]

I would have little surprise if that was on purpose. [ He can easily understand the reasoning, now that he thinks about it a little more. ] Most likely they are there for amusement on the leader's part.

[ Being asked what he does gets some mild surprise. He's used to people knowing who he is already to the point that it's usually odd to be asked. Even if he knows it's a different plane, it's still hard to get used to. ] I lead a mercenary company.