Well, a paladin couldn't outright lie. Not one for one of those strictly good types like Pelor, Heironenous, or Moradin. And the mention of the horse not even being her companion had the tiefling rather off balance metally. So either the divine one was lying, and thus not a part of those pantheons, and thus not interested in harassing a tiefling, or was telling the truth, and wasn't interested in harassing a tiefling. Odds were rather in her favor. Given the divine magical aura, the lying seemed to be unlikely as well.<br/><br/>Instead, the question the divine caster posed was about going into the tower. Academic interests, she claimed. She zoned out a small moment as she heard Knowledge's voice in her head. "Are you sure...?" She whispered, more to the book than to anything else, voice almost lost in the general noise. "...I do suppose a companion would be best. Two bodies and minds can achieve what one cannot." She spoke a little louder, accepting the invitation.