It has merely been a long day.

[Which was... not entirely a lie.]

This is not the first time this venerable one has been cursed. Nor will this one be the death of him.

[Because he was immortal. Even if he could potentially drown. He was still immortal. Death... death could not hold him. It could barely even grasp him. He did not necessarily want to test it, but, he had to remain firm in that belief.]

This venerable one is informing you because...

[He took a very deep breath and lifted his eyes to meet hers.]

...because this venerable one trusts you.