Until they leave. [It's not said in a tone of sadness or anger, more one of quiet acceptance. Even here it's not smart to make too many connections, not when anyone could be taken at any time. He may have more choice here, more so than Idia knows what to do with right now... but he not blind enough to assume any connections he would make here is guaranteed. Eventually everyone will leave or he will. That hasn't changed for him.

With the world 'candy' Idia is immediately on board, perking up in his seat. A consumable item? For stamina? Or HP? Maybe mana? He has to know more.] How do you mean energy? What exactly would it be affecting? Would it only work for qi users or for all? [More importantly, how would it taste!]