"Alright." But it's pleased, warm. He knows John is capable, whatever his body looked like. And if all they had to do was convince the locals not to rat him out to Pollock, that's all they need.

"And- John, if there's ever anything that's making it hard for you, whatever rules of society you don't understand, just- talk to me. Okay? I'll help. Just like always."

It's emphatic, encouragement rather than scolding. He always admired John's curiosity and appreciation: and right now they need it more than ever, for him to try and understand the rules Arthur himself has lived under and bucked against his whole life.