The Protector answers Luka's question first, settling his broken cup down with a 'clink' first.

"I will not be directly facing any monsters today. I have unfinished business in the mountain that will not put my physical well-being at risk." He answers, leaning back in his chair so he can level a very, very stern glare in Garrot's direction.

Because Garrot had missed a very, very important fact.

"She will not return. She is dead." He emphasizes the last word, sounding utterly certain about the Wizard's death.