"Fantasy Amish?"

It's not even the point but he hasn't a clue what part of that means and he is curious if it's something that might well give them some answers.

"I mean, if it's new and apparently exciting, I admit I'm curious."

Probably not the best way of introduction after accusing the guy of stealing either. He just kind of shakes his head.

"So you've been conscripted to war before? How did that turn out? Just so I can consider the odds here then."