"Were I a gambling man, I think I'd put my money on the tall fellow." Max, he means, though he's just assuming he's come from the same place as Erin.

"If there's any way I can help ease the transition for you, please do let me know. I'd like to help, if I can." If only because it will let him delay processing the 'you died' thing for himself, "I'd invite you for tea, but I'm afraid I've yet to secure my own lodgings."