[He certainly hopes not anyway, but he wouldn't hold it against Zuko if he decided to abandon his quest halfway through. It was Eley's own task after all.

He waits for Zuko to compose himself, feeling somewhat guilty now that the strange happenings had paused for now, and goes on.]

I had hoped the farmlands might house some chickens. They are farm creatures after all, yes? Even so, keep your eyes open on the way.

[He starts to set off, before realising something...]

Ah... what is your name?