"Just my stellar luck, then." He's been warned about their cover story, but it seems especially ridiculous given the circumstances. "That the human side of my family would have anything to do with this place."

He's not especially committed to the act, especially not now. This man might potentially be from this plane, but he's not local. What does he care? "Gods, no. Unless the kidnapping counts. I wouldn't--and won't be caught dead here."

Speaking of, the distant shouting is slowly moving closer. "We should move further back. The spice around the door should confuse their dogs, but it's not foolproof."