Swiftcurrent Creek spellcraft

"h-hello, arric. th-this is frederick. he's l-looking f-for s-someone," the mayfair managed before he had to pause and recollect his words. "i t-told him a-akavir was g-gone f-for now, b-but if anyone h-has in-information, it w-would be us."
the giant was gifted a gentler look, one even speculative. 
"he's s-said he w-wants to st-stay." for now; did it hang as implication between the three of them? lestan hoped not.