She snarls at him, again, but, after a moment, surrenders. "I never said they weren't. But I have one reason for living, right now, and that's to see these eggs hatch, safely. You don't,<em>can't,</em>truly understand that, and even if you could, this isn't your responsibility. You've done your part, you've brought me food and given me shelter. Now, just stay out of the way."