[ He glances over at the stranger's interjection. ]

From what I have seen of them, merely a handful of some of these creatures would be more than enough for any defense. The humans here hardly need weaponry at all.

[ Kimmuriel's Absol, still reluctant to be away from him, yawns sleepily in his lap. He has no inclination to move and disturb it, despite it shedding on his clothing. ]

I am curious about it myself, [ he admits. ] Some of the creations in this world are truly complex. I would enjoy trying to replicate such mysteries.