Vex doesn't argue his point about the dragons—though it does occur to her to point out that they were a full team, then. If they had Pike and Grog and Keyleth—even Scanlan, then they might have more luck throwing their weight around.

His question eclipses the thought, though.

That's a complicated question, isn't it.

"Apparently I'm getting extra time with my brother," she says at last. It's a safe answer, but also a true one. "If it means keeping him with me, there's a part of me that doesn't mind staying a while."