He watches Gooligan fly out of her hand and give her a solid smack on the head. Privately, he's glad the Staff of the Ancients doesn't take such measures.

"I also use magic. While I may be unfamiliar with how it works here, I am willing to lend my skills in whatever way is needed. The spirits that guide me have made their wishes known, when the staff rang earlier. I would not have agreed to follow you to the beach, otherwise."