I don't think I'd be able to do any good there, unless you think there'd be danger. [Talking to an Empress sounds like trying to eat a handful of sand right now. Keith would prefer to skip such an activity.]
Besides, if there was danger, you'd handle it yourself. You don't need me there.
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Besides, if there was danger, you'd handle it yourself. You don't need me there.
[A ... compliment? It's really a compliment.]