[ At least there's no worries about Ernesto hearing him no matter how low he wants to talk. Those dog ears aren't just for show, and the one closest to the other man perks up a little as he listens to him.

He just has to hope that his own low and quiet voice can be heard right now as he responds. ]

I could be wrong, but I don't think any of us are exactly native to this world. That might have a little something to do with it.

[ He's a little more "optimistic" that the ritual he's heard mentioned won't involve human sacrifice, but that's about where his positivity ends. There are worse things than death. ]