I wouldn't say he's entirely defenseless.

[She sounds, however, a little hesitant in saying so. She did have to rescue him from a bunch of thugs, but in his defense, that would have been a lot for anyone— and as far as she understands it, he was more of a magic-user before coming here.]

I mean, he knows something about diplomacy? I think that'll count for a lot, the places we end up. But—

[She gives Alisaie a sly smile. If she's so worried for her brother, she must be the type that prefer action.]

I'm better with 'aggressive' negotiations, myself.