Tristan started to answer but stopped as he found himself stopped as her words sank in.  The process of loading the troops and their mounts occupied him and it was not until the barges were underway that he found himself with a chance to seek her out.<br/><br/>Approaching, he nodded to Lauralana.  "Forgive me for jumping to conclusions earlier," he said quietly, "But but my station and my lack of experience have led many to try and shield me from things, and I fear I've come to expect to have to resist such protection."<br/><br/>He took a step closer, glancing over at the stoic form of Garreth and the girl Ana who seemed almost like a shadow to the elf.<br/><br/>"May I ask why my safety is of concern to you?"