[Thing is, he is not sure if he really can get away. Yet, to get any sort of information is vital right now.]

Tell me. [He pauses briefly.] There are signs that we have been called here with a certain purpose.

[At least, it seems like that, as the other arrivals gather and start to walk into the same direction. Upwards.]

Hm. We should follow them, at the least. [Finally he looks fully at his friend.] But do keep your distance as we walk.