At the remark about her name Sam's smirk mirrored his. "My name's actually Samantha. That's a girl's name." Mostly the smirk and comment were to mask the profound effect his words were having on her. She was invaluable due to her otherworldly status. She was a person with no loyalties or bias, someone who had no preconceived notions about this world and could see things for what they were. Who could change this world with her observations and words. A potentially powerful ally to the ones who she saw fit and a dangerous weapon to those she did not. This world was a chess board and he was telling her she was a queen on it. The most powerful piece. "Essentially what you're saying is that the greatest weapon in this world is me. You think I can stop this war before it has a chance to happen. Stop Narissa. With just a few words." What he was asking of her, or at least what she thought he was asking of her...it made her a bit tense just thinking about it. 

He advised her to stay true to herself and to not listen to anyone. His smirk was back when he emphasized not listening to him. She smirked back. "You mean like right now, for instance? All of this could have just been a pack of lies to fluff my ego and manipulate me." Sam nodded her head, considering that option. Maybe he was playing her. Or maybe he was being honest. She wasn't entirely sure what she believe. "Even if I did believe a word of this you know I won't let you go. I'd have to keep up appearances so Dorothea won't suspect you're not actually evil." Her smirk slipped a bit as her expression became serious. "And even if I did believe you, and I took action...I can't do it alone. I need help. If for no other reason then the fact that I have no idea where to go." Her lips pursed she mulled all of this over and Sam met his gaze when a thought came to her. "You know back in my world I was never brave enough to take this one stupid exam. So tell me August. What makes you think I'm brave enough to save your world?"