"If you believe in it then I will not dissuade you, my lady. I cannot believe in such things as luck or religion, but I do believe that you work hard for your country, to stay alive, and to do right by what is in your heart. All that you manage to do is by your strength." It sounds as though she's sobering up at least, "And you have more control than you think, my lady..."

He certainly doesn't believe in divine providence either. That and he knows how royalty are made to live, she's not a figurehead, she gets things done. Even at the risk of losing her crown, country, and life. To him she's fearless in many things.

"Raven you mean? She is on a task force in her own home as well. We used to have several girl fighters here but they have all gone. General Klaud is also a strong woman."