[Bumping against hers, lifting her hand so he can slip it into his own and gently position her thumb over his wrist. Feel that pulse? He's alive.]

Mm, I'll be quite happy to help in any tinkering that might be deemed necessary. But the more people out looking for ore the better, especially since I've a feeling the most helpful ore for halting the progression of a magical crystal's curse is bound to be the sort surrounded by monsters.