He would be a woeful leader, indeed with how ill prepared he looks to calm a creature a foot taller than him. But he looks determined and not all that phased by the delicate situation. Even with a dozen questions about this stranger's appearance on the tip of his tongue, Vash keeps a very pleasant and peaceful smile plastered on his face. He is a big believer in leading by example and hopefully his own calm will effect Charlie.

"I think we'd all like to go home, but we can't do that until we understand our situation a bit better. Can we just talk? You know, quietly." He sounds honestly sincere even though he is whispering.