That gets both eyebrows to raise, along with some appropriate silence while he processes that bit of information. He watches him light his cigarette, not missing how he never pulls out a lighter, and stews for a moment. Didn't really expect to start this morning with an interrogation.

"Karsa found you." Living with the forest people. Meaning that she intended to bring him to the group, and maybe Five did hear his voice earlier over the network. He shakes his head and starts over. "The forest people... they just decided to help you? Was it before or after you pledged support to their cult?"

Because it's definitely a cult. He's talked to one of them and he has so much more to say about this.