{ she has her own skepticism, of course, her doubts about the safety of this entire venture. the whispers of war and strife are enough to put her on her highest guard, ready to confess a person at any given moment, if she needs to. she would rather avoid it, if she can, because it seems to her that everyone - not unlike this man here - in this place is in the same situation as her. all abducted from their homes for varying reasons, all chosen for varying reasons. it is finding these reasons that will take the most time. kahlan, luckily, seems to suddenly have a great deal of it. she detects his discomfort and simply meets his comment with a warm, reassuring smile. she seems to exude a blanket of calm, in fact. }

Hostage situation, it may be... But your fellow hostages certainly won't take to you easily if you appear so aggressive... And wouldn't it be better to make allies when presented with the option?