Draiss simply stared for a moment, before slowly relaxing, and nodding. "They are quite persuasive, actually, especially when they are getting something they want. And yes, I can be scary, but I try to not be to my allies, companions, and family. You are an ally, and you have six of my daughters here. You, of all the gods I am allied with, have the least reason to worry about me rampaging against you. Rampaging for you, that is a different story, but I can still direct it.<br/><br/>And I suspected your mother was looking for a way out. Everything she knew was gone or changed out of recognition, and her mate was gone as well. Very little to hold her here."<br/><br/>He sighed, before giving her a level look, noting that she had inherited some of her mother's more... impressive traits. "So, do you still feel you need some way to protect yourself from me? Despite the fact that I could have very easily justified hurting if not outright killing you back there? Or did that convince you that I am not going to deliberately harm you?"<br/><br/>He sighed, before giving her a tired look. "And, on a different note, did I convince you enough that I can spend time with my daughters here?"