Oh! So you're a refugee, then. My apologies.

I'll be sure to get you to the town safely. They must have a remedy for this... ah... situation.

[He's going to definitely watch his step from now on. Who knows which mushroom causes such an affliction. So he'll carefully make his way down the path, keeping an eye on his passenger and guarding him from any hungry animals.]

My name is Venom, sir. Pleased to meet you.