[ Erich brightens notably at the question. ]

Oh, I work at the bakery here. What do you do for work usually? I mean, before coming here.

[ He too is starting to subtly feel the effects of the trees around him. It doesn't register quite yet what is happening. He just adjusts his robe, assuming that is the source of the odd tingling of his skin. ]

You know, you could come to the bakery actually and I can fix you something to eat. Better to handle things on a full stomach, right? I can answer any questions you might have.