He - is he in more trouble than others who'd pay more for that room if it were priced?  Plausibly, he is from a Civilization with no Worldwound and was pretty caught up in the middle of things.  Also if Carissa thinks he should, maybe he should.

"Make sure they know where to poke the healer."

Keltham pushes himself to his feet and goes with Carissa to the library's other room.

He - is he in more trouble than others who'd pay more for that room if it were priced?  Plausibly yes, he is from a Civilization with no Worldwound and was squarely caught in the middle of things.  Also if Carissa thinks he should, maybe he should.

"Make sure they know where to poke the healer."

Keltham pushes himself to his feet and goes with Carissa to the library's other room.