"The Scions and their dragons will serve some purpose on this world. That's unquestionable. But... it isn't as if we have no choice." His voice, generally intense as a rule, grew a shade more so. Now they were getting into important matters -- and Dust held no qualms about being direct. Whoever the Scions are, they were all here for a reason. All chosen to serve a duty. And, some might say, not given a choice.

Dust understood this very well.