[That was a loaded question. How was it? Gerome was unsure if he should brush it off or be honest. After a few seconds of consideration he assumed that this man would prefer honesty, given his behaviour thus far.]

I am not used to... assisting people in this way.

And I almost died.

All in all, I feel the 'mission' was not my best introduction to this 'heroic life' the people here are attempting to lead.