Mostly flustered 8/ Maybe a little stupid, in some regards.

"Ah! Right. S-sorry..." He looks at the markings in question again, frowning thoughtfully.

"...It certainly does at least appear to be writing of some sort. There are repeating patterns and symbols that would seem to indicate words, or letters... I can't say I recognize this particular alphabet, though." He winces apologetically. "My apologies for not being of greater assistance than that."