His response to the initial pleasantries isn't particularly notable, some agreement and another, mildly amused look sent at the retreating backs of the two swordsmen escorting Taiki away at a rapid pace. Their arguing is audible for some time.

He's content to walk, and collect fruit, and take the silent measure of this man, but it's better when he decides to talk again.

"Oh?" He glances over, from where he's left the path to reach for a small cluster of berries. "He didn't tell me."