Darin watches Matt with no small degree of respect and fascination. Not only was he kidnapped, but he's so determined to fight back. To do something good for his world.

It really made him feel like a heel for not wanting to go back to his own world. They might have just met, but Matt was a good man.

"...Yeah. You know. I was considering just starting over for myself here but...if I can do something for the people fighting to save all the worlds out there? I should at least give it my all, you know? I can at least put my healing magic to use alongside my smithing skills."