So some things are still the same. Good news. If the staff is still here, then likely he can still heal. Among other things. They're not defenseless.

"Ah, you're right, I suppose."

Practical to a fault, when Hakkai's wrapped up in his head and worrying about everything else. Yanking him back down to earth again. He sighs, pushing himself up from where he'd been sitting by the fire, and murmuring thanks to the other robed individuals.

"Since there's no avoiding the scolding, we may as well ensure we don't starve."