[He can't make sense of the pallor and the markings, really, but the tone of voice and attitude say enough. He answers the bow with a small nod, the attitude of someone who is more used to being bowed to than bowing to others.]

And you will be glad to meet him again, it seems.

There is a cave on the outskirts of the village. That is where he resides currently although... he might not yet remember. This place does strange things to people's memories. Give it a bit of time.