Every world has its demons and dragons. Good thing Martin hadn't told Nathaniel his god is a dragon (or that he's dragonborn) yet. As a mage, feared in Nathaniel's world, to reveal himself as a dragon worshiper might tip the balance from polite tolerance to uncomfortable wariness or worse, prejudice.

So, Anders was a Warden too? There are so many questions he has for these two men now, but he bites down the urge to blurt them out, opting for polite focus as Nathaniel continues. "You are a man of strong conviction and character to undertake such a task." Yes, Martin's impressed. He doesn't doubt Nathaniel's strength, witness to his skills with a bow but Martin would've never guessed those skills came at such great risk.

Nathaniel sounds so proud of his job, with good reason. Saving his realm from such a threat is no small task.