"Noble words," he compliments with a firm nod, genuinely appreciative of them. "Inspiring, and surely motivated by a sound wisdom."

An adventurous sort, he had thought previously, but now he believes she is so by nature. Though, in that regard, perhaps that is the very heart of an adventurer's soul: an innate courage that values exploration over safety, bravery over fear.

"Would that others could learn by your example. Fear is a great enemy, oftentimes more so than perceived threats. Ever do wars wage on for the sake of subjugating any who think differently." It is for this reason that Alphinaud reserves judgment on the people of this land. Rather than demanding answers or giving into anger over his current situation, he would rather learn from them and develop his own thoughts. "I prefer to wage mine with words, if it can so be helped, though... oft it cannot."