Having been used to following those in charge (mainly his teachers, Master Malleus, and Master Lilia), Sebek didn't think about what the chain of command would be on a mission. Especially if the people they are rescuing are insistent on being in control. (That's not how rescues work in stories? The rescuer makes the decision because they are rescuing.)

The guard frowns, thinking. Their goals do seem to be the same, but the guard recognizes that Jake is speaking in a way that gives him a lot of wiggle room.

Sebek is about to say something when the guard darts him a fierce look. "And is it the same with your kind?"

"My kind? There is no other of 'my kind' here!" Sebek is a little confused. "If you mean not human, then yes! We want to help you!" How many times is he going to have to say that?