You sigh a bit with relief that the talisman didn't immediately tick him off and start to think about keeping it hidden from view. " I do not have a home right now in many ways. I'm hoping that this talisman will change that." Or else, all your efforts to protect it will be for naught. "Thank you for your hospitality. I will not take it for granted." You only plan to stay long enough to warm up and learn about the area so you won't be walking impossible distances again.