Ignasius watched as the conversation began. He trusted Hartam's judgement and wisdom, clearly understanding that the old schollar would not be needing to be given words to say, and he was not mistaken. The old man continued the conversation in a slow tone and with slightly broken words.. 

''We know strategies.. Of our kind.. We know... Retaliate.. We know humankind more than you.. And perhaps... People that want to help... Are more...''

Hartam looked to SoNem 

''You wise for not trusting our kind... They kill dragons... And while we have no proof... We different.''

The old man took a deep breath and waited for the answer.