[He was expecting an agreement or refusal to help with the slavers, so a different response makes him look down to assess the speaker. But what really gets his attention is the completely unfamiliar way this young man is dressed. He regards Waver evenly for a long moment, trying to process the unusual sight, before he answers.]

Well, I can't say I've ever dreamed anyone quite so outlandish as yourself. What do you mean by 'what's actually going on'?