The remark about his loyality seemed to be redundant yet flattering. Never in a million years would he ever think of abandoning her. It had honestly never crossed his mind even when he was intially upset for being given this assignment.<br/><br/>Her concern for the others was admirable, and though he wasn't optimistic about everyone's wellbeing he smiled and leaned forward slightly. "I'm sure they're fine. They're all very well trained soldiers who know their way around a sword. I'm sure those heathens didn't put up to much of a fight for them." He hoped his optimistic words were correct but Sten was more of a realist. Some of them were probably hurt at the very least, if not dead.