He listened to her carefully, interested in what she might have to say on these matters.  After all, this woman had faced and fought them for more lifetimes than he knew.<br/><br/>"I guess it all comes to that," he said after a moment, "Not taking the past for granted.  I try never to assume things are unchangeable.  Just because they have not been a threat before is no reason to be complacent.  And while I mean no disrespect to you or your kind Lady Lauralana, I do not feel it is wise for us to rely on the elves to contain the spawn alone.  I am not the warrior you are, nor do I possess your magics, but I am prepared to fight to defend my people."