Tehr accepted her thoughts on military matters with aplomb.  If the truth be told he didn't understand much about the diplomacy of national wars, he'd studied it and what Lilian said made sense to him, but still he felt like he might be lacking the intricate knowledge in such things.  He felt he was much better versed in more subtle political moves.  But then again that was why there were men and women smarter and more experienced matters than he was.  Still he couldn't help but ask on the subject of the Dreadnaught,<strong>"Certainly some might see a warship as an act of potential war.  But if it was kept close to the home front, could it not be used as a deterrent?  A subtle threat that while it never strayed far from our shores, it did exist if we needed it?  Or would that only provoke others?  I admit my knowledge in this is a bit lacking."</strong><br/><br/>He then realized the other implication,<strong>"Or is it also that we might not fully trust those in command of such a vessel?  That owning and operating a ship, even under the queen's banner, would lead to a shift in noble politics?"</strong><br/><br/>Reaching the queen's private chambers he waited to see if Lilian would enter with him and answered her question,<strong>"It is difficult to say when it comes to magic and to a lesser extent the archmage.  More questions seem to be the only answers you get when you ask questions.  But I feel confident in the future in that regard, and will not worry overly much about it."</strong><br/><br/>Switching topics he asked,<strong>"Will you be dining with the queen and myself, or do your duties lay elsewhere?"</strong>