Iroh patted Roderich on the back with his mitt-like hand before drawing it back into the hand pocket of his robes. "I will be glad to do so, young man. It may take a great while though. It seems I still never learn enough about this place," he explained as his brows raised. His expression complemented his sense of wisdom about Paixao's never-ending mystery. It seemed as though he would sooner get home before he learned everything he needed to succeed at the strange city. Still, it was all he could do to distract himself by practicing many acts of kindness in a variety of ways.

Becoming concerned for the young man's safety in the midst of the frigid conditions, he asked in a tactful way, "I know you have just arrived, but I do not want you to mistake my offer as pity for your character. If you need, I have a place where you can sit and warm your bones."