All you need to do is figure out how to get out of here when they betray you. Can't expect a portal to open every time shit hits the fan. So, that's really all you can do. The rest is just sailing along until it happens.

[ His finger jams in his ear, digging around. He feels there's no reason to feel blindsided if she accepts that anyone and everyone could betray her at any second. Nero believes there's comfort in knowing that truth; it doesn't mean he won't like or trust the people around him, just that he doesn't expect any lasting alliance.

The elf closes his eyes. There is only one alliance that has lasted decades, and his summoning betrayed that one. His smile turns viciously amused; yes, even he can't be trusted to hold onto his word forever.

He opens his eyes to look carefully at her face. ]

So, you're hoping to learn survival and all that? Want to learn how to kill someone, too? [ His voice is casual. The elf honestly wonders if that is something the peace-loving Relena wants to learn. He can't help but breathe a huffing laugh out his nose before his expression returns to curious. ]