[When Nikolai laughs at his face, Onni makes a deadpan expression at him, partly because he's feeling that way and partly to see if he can make him laugh again with the stupidity of the face.]

It is awful, but you're right, it should work.

[As Nikolai starts to get the tools out, Onni puts his hands on his hips.]

Should I get a mattress from upstairs? And no, I don't mind setting something up outside the room. You might have to tell me more about the monster, though.

[A pause, and then-]

I'm sorry for that. But it will help to know what I'm warding against.

[Shifting, he pulls the kantele from his belt and strums a few chords, eyes still on the other man.]

This will help me to focus my magic.