I'm more than willing to take that chance, Septerra, she told him in a soft voice. I'm going to die eventually, either by those creatures you're protecting me from, by the people we fight, or by someone in my own group that doesn't trust me. I'd just as soon die protecting a friend, if it came to that. She gave him a tight grin. Besides, you can't force me not to care, and believe me, I can outstubborn you on this...