While he was sure that as long as a bonded pair remained, or as long as humans could still bond with dragons that they could continue to thrive, he had to agree with a lot of what Lestenna was saying. Although her views were slightly darker then he would have thought, they made sense to him as well. Things could have turned out a lot worse if High Reaches hadn't been as prepared as it had been.
"In the sense of a system, I believe there will always be on in place. There are people like you and I who will always prefer tradition to a new change." A'dras sensed the change in the young woman's mood, seeing how this conversation was effecting her. He watched her closely, listening to what she was saying. "I've always needed a purpose." This was spoken softly and slightly to himself. He was glad that he had been accepted here and that he and Gareth could help fight for their home.
"Coming here for help is good. With more rider's coming, the Holds paying for our protection means the ability to house and feed the new riders, plus those who will move from candidate to weyrling once a clutch has hatched. With more people, more riders, there is more chance to continue fighting thread as hard as we have been." His eyes moved to look around the dinning hall, seeing that he was slowly being deserted.
A fatherly look came over A'dras eye as he turned his attention to the young woman. "It is late and I am sure both of us have early mornings." He stood up then, smiling at her. "It was a pleasure talking to you Lestenna. If you ever wish to talk again, or have a drink together, feel free to come and find me."
