"A pleasure, Ms. Lydia." Quite cordially, with a little half-bow and ducking of his head, hands to the side. "I did indeed, although our hosts seem quite busy so only the basics could be answered." A pause as he straightened back up, expression losing some of the wonder but none of the friendliness.

"I did have the seriousness of the situation properly impressed upon me, since I've been summoned at this time of year instead of any other. I do hope that Halloweentown can manage without me for a bit..."