"Cruel? That's...disturbing." Ivy replied, frowning deeply and shaking her head. "No, we're peaceful explorers. Looking for new worlds and goods to trade. Such is what my employer does for her living. I...am a professional explorer myself. I will admit to being trained in combat, but mostly because things have tried to eat me before."<br/><br/>Considering a moment, Ivy spoke to him, meeting his eyes. "May I inquire as to where the lands they took are? I am certain that the others of our people will be willing to help remove them, but first I have to gather proof to pass to my employer."