The forest? That's worrying. That's the last thing he wants anyone to be, much less Ned in particular, at least not without someone who can properly provide protection in Daneel's absence.

"I hope you took proper precautions," Daneel says. "The forest can be exceptionally treacherous. Were you prepared to defend against a large predator?"

If he were capable of asking pointed questions, that would be one, but he isn't, and it isn't.

"What is your profession?"