[ He perks up. Really? Does this mean...? ]

Please! I would not be able to return to how things were even if I wanted to! Do take me with you. I may be of some use in your travels, even in this sorry state.

[ He'll have to sort out the lingering baggage with his siblings possibly being in limbo later, especially since he has no idea if the eldest is dead or alive at the moment. But for now, he'll gladly take the chance to join a trusted companion and be free of the Red Crown for good. ]