Hearing the cat-eared man’s announcement, Avan had nodded absentmindedly, even if the man was not really addressing specifically to him. Though, hearing the word ‘Chosen’ had Avan pause in his notes and he looked up from his book to get a better look at the group. The strange canine looked to be relaxed around them, so the girl must be the real deal. Returning his book to his waist, he hung back and moved to the side of the steps to give the people room to head to the temple when they were ready. He remained quiet for a few moments after the female mercenary, Sayuri, had introduced herself, and then turned to the Chosen and her other companions.

“Er, hello Miss Chosen,” Avan started, “Would I be able to have your permission to enter the temple as well? I’m Avan and a researcher. I’d like to study the temple if I’m able to and perhaps, observe you partaking the Oracle?” he pleaded, bringing his hands together in front of him hopefully. If not, he knew he had to find some other way to enter somehow. Though soon, he spotted another pair at the outskirts from where he stood at the temple steps. Even though he could barely make out their frames, one petite and the other about average height at this distance, they appeared to be fighters of sort. He could not tell if they were Desians or not, but he kept an eye on them and rather let the Chosen's group deal with them if they approach too close.