Though defiance is not the intent, defiance is taken from the comment, and so Benny's reply is curt.  "I am Benesli Ironborn, Lord of Clan Ironborn."  A definitively dwarven name.  A definitively dwarven title.  A definitively human being.  And, for those familiar with dwarven nomenclature, a rather feminine name for what looks like a young man.  "And if we can't find warmth or shelter here, it's time to move out or die."