"Clever boy." He spoke with a shake of his head. "I will leave figuring that up to you."

Yes, it is a yes.

He shrugged his bony shoulders then. "Simply offering my point of view in the question. However, I can see your point there. A shame you are not allowed any puzzles or games here." He decided he would sneak in a word find or something for him. Good behavior should be rewarded.