"I am awake and alert. Though I begin to wonder if this was a good idea. The longer that we wait, the less I feel ready to face the undead without the ancient magics I am accustomed to."

Knoll is not usually so talkative, but if he is to stand watch all night with someone unfamiliar, it seems very rude not to indulge their desire for conversation.

"You seem very comfortable with the darkness of night. Have you done work like this before?"