[He doesn't (quite) jump when he hears her voice, but his head does snap up and Kael almost manages to jump onto his shoulder. His open hand moves to block that leap.]

Not deliberately, but I suppose the appearance is what it is. A favor, if you would.

[He holds the stone towards her.] This was in my pack. I did not purchase it or place it there, and I'm finding it difficult to determine what it is with Kael being so distracting. Can you identify it?