"You know, food, soap, housewares. I've got some ideas about nets." He can pick up on her skepticism, but that's not even a thing. "We're just trying to make this place a little less, hmm." He seems to think for a second, taps his lips, "Completely terrible. It's a lot of work, but somebody has to do it, and I don't see any other wizards stepping up to the plate." Not a burn, she's obviously been busy. "But we're still getting off the ground, in terms of materials. 'S why I asked if you found anything good." He grins brightly, to show he is a friendly and trustworthy wizard and this isn't a preamble to a mugging.