[Well! That was certainly a change in tune. The Professor is rather surprised, but absolutely not one to turn away any help.]

Yes, I would most certainly appreciate that.
I am new here, and therefore am not quite the strongest trainer as you can imagine.
While I was quite the prestigious archeologist back home, once again my credentials do not transfer over here, and I have had a hard time convincing the local group to allow me deeper into the caves.
If you are indeed serious, perhaps you and I could meet up to discuss our means of attack in regards to gaining further access.

[There is an unspoken, but rather evident "by LEGAL means" in his response.]