[ Anne doesn't know Dairine, but that's exactly why she doesn't want her to go. Carrying a weapon doesn't make her capable, and what does she mean by aliens? Foreigners? ]

Master Spiegel is most skilled in all manners of combat, as I have not only been assured but just witnessed myself. You are well guarded.

[ Reaching out, she'll place a hand on the girl's arm. ]

And we have our own roles to tend to out here. They should not be considered any less paramount.