"That would be sensible. I need to speak to Rastus anyway, so I'll inquire about torches, I think two should be sufficient for our small group. Let me know what you find out from Winters, if he's forthcoming at all with information." He's curious to find out why they should leave her alone if she seems to be the best source of information. Though all three of those who greeted them had been reticent with information, claiming they didn't want to overload the newcomers immediately.

Kuai would rather know than be forced to find these things out arbitrarily. It seemed a test of worthiness that was unnecessary.