[If you think that's going to dissuade him from compliments, you'd be dead wrong. He takes the phone back to get a good look at the shot and,]

Ah, what a stoic look, so much mystery in that expression! Thank you so much, you've been so kind to me.

Might I take advantage of that kindness for a little while longer? I have just arrived after all, and I'll surely get turned around without a guide sooner rather than later... And you were so adamant about the dangers of this place.

I feel someone with such a strong and intimidating aura might be just the kind of guide I'd need in a place like this.