"Alliance is acceptable. I am not ashamed to be known as an ally of yours. And, as for words of wisdom... love your kin, protect your holdings, and keep your truth in mind.<em>And treat my granddaughter properly, or I will skin you alive.</em>" The last is added mentally, and with the pleasant matter-of-fact nature of a father cleaning his shotgun while the nervous teenage boy sits in his living room. The ancient dragon god smiles at Draiss, then finishes his thoughts with a comment, as he teleports out, "I'll leave you two alone, and go check on my granddaughter for a little while." He gives Draiss a slight wink, almost unnoticed, as he vanishes.