"Raiders killed our daughter recently."
"Oh, that's terrible! Do you want me to help you mount a defense for when they come back? Assist you on a grim vengeance spree? Capture their leader and drop him hogtied at your feet so you can look him in the eye and ask him why?"
"Nah, just bring back her locket and we're cool."
Simple questions deserve long-winded answers that no one will bother to read.