[He barely keeps himself from stiffening at the thanks. He’s had so much practice at keeping himself looking calm. Part of him wants to just let it all down and snarl. He keeps it locked up tight as he dips his head.] Just doing my job. We are all stuck here together until we find a way back or this is over.

[This is almost too much for him. He breathes in and holds it for a few seconds before letting it out. He can make it through this. She needs to know all she can about Circle life.]

Yes, I’m an Earthling. Almost all the Paladins of the present are. I’m just the only one who changes into a powered down form of their lion. Shape changing here is a rare power. There used to be more of us. Flight and healing is more numerous.

People from worlds and times where space flight is possible is uncommon too. [Good thing he is steadily getting practice with explaining things for that crowd.]