[Look, just because he probably didn't learn to read until he was adopted by Alberic and started training as a dragoon...he was low-born, not stupid.

No, he hasn't, and you're right, once he does he will question the fact that it's alive.]

I hesitate to pick my enemies so quickly. We know not why we are here, only that we are.

[Now, the question is, are you going to split ways with him when you get to town? He hopes so.]

If whatever force brought us here truly meant to cause harm, why would they bring myself and not the Warrior of Light along side you? I am a skilled fighter, but not as strong as they.