Hm. Sort of. Back home, I traveled a lot with my friends. And even before that, Lady Teresa took me on missions with her for the Exorcists.

[Not that Laphicet paid as much attention to his surroundings or the situation in general back then, without his will, with that being suppressed from him. Only obeying orders from her, only noticing what she brought to his attention. But this is different. Like this, free from her, he can help more. He is helping more.

He sort of explains in answer, anyway, as they walk, as he carries the lamp and keeps an eye on the rear while following the other.]