Valerie smiled at the man's answer.  "Very well.  I will consider you an ally, at least until this battle is over.  Afterwards I believe we shall both have to speak with this young Lady Laplace.  I am but a wandering sword, but should her cause be great enough, she may well find herself with a new traveling companion.  I shall give you only the respect that is due.  I do not believe you mean innocent people harm.  If you want my trust though, you shall have to earn it."  She quickly sheathed her blade, though she kept her hand on the hilt, this was after all a battle field.