"But there are things we can learn," she protested. "They're alive, they eat things." Clearly eating is a sign of higher life forms to Najaran. "Maybe they can be talked to. Maybe one person standing up against them can get their attention. Or maybe I can't, but Thunderbeak can. Maybe Wall Of Stone can keep people safe. There are lots of things we can learn. And even if I just confuse them enough for a few more people to have time to escape... that's worth it! Especially if I come back after. I think I have to take this risk... If... It might be the best chance we have of learning more, and saving more lives."
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