[ He's content to let the conversation drop while they're around the kids a bit longer. And just as willing to pick it back up again later. The fact that she's clearly given it some thought means a great deal to him. ]

Thank you for saying so. There was a time I didn't believe that... where I believed it would be better for me to die on the field of battle while avenging the dead. I'm... past that now. For the most part. And I think I believe more in helping people than anything else.

[ He offers her a smile. ]

...I was also a rather small child, although maybe not sickly. So I understand that. And I understand that desire. I, too, want to live now. If only so I can make sure that the lives of those around me are enriched.