He did seem a bit inattentive at first, but once she mentioned the last part, she'd notice how he suddenly grew very interested in the story. He leaned forward, supporting himself with his hands and stared at her. "H-Hero you say?" he said dreamy-eyed. "Sure I listen to your plea!" he said, trying to sound heroic, but kind of failing due to his sheer excitement. "What do I have to do? Kill an evil dragon? Defeat an evil wizard? Collect the four elemental stones? Seal a wicked diety? Slay a rogue hero possessed by a mask?" he asked, and the gasped for air after all his suggestions. He leaned back and tried to calm down. This chance was like a dream come true to him, so he was bursting with excitement. He started fanning air towards his face with his hand, with the former having noticeably reddened.