[At last, Uri's smile can soften into something that is nothing more than appreciative to a kind gesture. He calmly shakes his head, pressing the tip of his walking stick into the ground and hauling himself up. He looks a bit too young to look as old as he is...]

There's no need to apologize.

Lucky as it may be, I have a friend here, as well.

I think I'll go find him now.

[To the entrance of the tent he turns, then, but not without a parting greeting, simple as it is.]

I appreciate your time, Doctor Maruki. However it may seem, I am grateful for our conversation today.