[FolkMaster]

Piras seemed overwhelmed by Ryne's outburst, so he helped the boy sit in one of the egg chairs instead. "Ryne, shh... Deep breaths, okay? Listen, we all know how dangerous the Sovereign are, but I think the soldiers know better than any of us. Sweetie... I think it's great you're trying to learn all you can about Sovereign and I'm sure Carter appreciates you trying to be as educated as possible... but you have to admit that watching a video isn't nearly the same as being down on the surface in an actual battle."

Piras sat himself in the opposite chair and sighed. "Carter and all the other soldiers spend weeks at a time down on the surface. They get into physical altercations with Sovereign. Carter has his scars, Ryne. He's also seen plenty of his armed brothers get killed by these monsters. I don't think for one minute Carter doesn't take them seriously. Those men do everything they can to stay alive, and to keep us safe up in these towers. I think for you to imply Carter doesn't take the Sovereign seriously... is a harsh blow to his pride as a soldier."