"No, it's just a bad idea to stand in the sun for hours." Because healers are judgy, that's why, Felix.

"Initially, to get out of the sun." Linhardt raises one pale arm to make his point: He's as pale as Felix, he just happens to heal if he gets sunburnt. Which on one hand is nice since he doesn't have to put up with the peeling and healing process, but on the other... he never builds up any protective tan either.

"Upon seeing your reaction to me: To ensure that you know the state of things here and to gather information about your Fodlan. Given it's going to be Flayn or I called if you do stab someone, I have an interest in making sure you don't make work for us. Also, the more Fodlans we know about, the better the odds the other researchers and I can send people back who wish to leave."

Fodlan happened to have the most versions available, so they might as well complete the data set as best they can.