Tanstafaal turns to Joe and nods his head, while telepatically talking to Kain

It is good to see you Master Kain. I was worried for your future for a moment when they expelled you form the university. But, then, I think you saw that coming.

At the same time he is using his mind to Kain, he uses his voice to the Innkeper "Thank you Joe. If we need anything I will let you know"

Using the secure mindlink, the elf informs kain of the encounter with the zealots: The trip was unsafe. Some zealots of the Ultima Mother detected Andros necromatic trinket and wanted to capture and execute him for wearing that. We're unhurt but we had no other choice but defend ourselves. All 4 of them died.