There's a nod from Marius, and the response comes almost immediately. "That I can do." Because yes, he does want others to live longer, so if she asks for help then he will answer.

His eyes drift to his his dropped crossbow and he purses his lips as he considers what to do with it for a moment, then glances back at her.

"I would like to carry my crossbow with me, as my other items are a little ways farther from here, if that is fine." He pauses, before adding, "Or if it better assures you that it will not be used against you and your friends, then you may carry it instead."