" Your father's, as it happened." He levelled his eyes with Talia. " We are, indeed, the ones who must kill those monsters who lurk in the night. But those monsters are good at hiding. Very, very good. And sometimes, the people under them don't really want to lose them, because the way of the world right now is turning against us Dragon-Blooded. And you, it appears, while not a grand fighter, are someone around whom people can rally. You are said to be charming, friendly, and a regular virgin for the Cynis house. You are the one who is needed to play the part of angelic bringer of salvation, the dryad to the garuda's, to make a terrible metaphor. And after the beast reining over these people has been destroyed, they may need calming, because a mob can be dangerous, particularly to a group of Dragons who have expended their strength against a dangerous foe. As for worrying about surviving a confrontation with the Anathema, if you don't want to be a drag on your companions... You should probably learn how to fight better." He smiles quietly. " I hope that answers your question somewhat. I've been unfortunately plagued by a rambling mind lately."<br/><br/>" And trust your companions... No Dragon is meant to stand alone."