Recluse only just managed to keep the vaguely malevolent smile on his face from turning into a self-satisfied smirk, nodding to the two. "Excellent. Then I will join you." One could always use more minions, however temporary and unaware of their status they might be.

"Recluse," he introduced himself. "The range of the hostile creatures of this place extends far beyond the walls. I can likely spot them before they get close, but you will need to remain alert." He couldn't be looking everywhere at once, after all. "And keep the flashlights out of my eyes."