"I'd appreciate it." The sentiment was sincere, despite having to fight down the urge to question. If the teen wanted to help, who was Nigredo to refuse? One misunderstand was simply not enough to warrant suspicion.

He managed a long exhale, sounding just about as patient as the other looked. "Oh," he said after a moment. "I'm Nigredo." The boy figured introductions would settle the last of his doubts.