"I didn't say I trust him. I said I don't think he's lying about this matter."

It was a significant difference, in his eyes. "Trust" implied a great deal that Saralegui didn't actually feel. But telling the truth in this particular situation was good enough for him. If he understood what a person wanted, then he could rely on the fact that they'd act in a way he can predict.

"And I will be coming back from that expedition, you know." Saralegui gave Tzilan a wey look, but accepted the hand up to climb onto the rock with them. "But in the worst case scenario, I'm sure you'd be able to charm someone into letting you drench them."