I'd imagine they're only satisfied with it because they don't know any better. [which he says in a tone of mock-sympathy, but there's nothing in his expression to indicate it's sincere.]

Either way, we might lose him at this rate. I'll be off, then. [AND OFF TO COLLECT DINNER HE GOES, deciding to forgo the simpler method of pinning the stranger down with his Shadow Control and just tailing after at a quick pace to somewhat emulate the thrill of the (slow) hunt.]