[He's not sure what to think of the "my lord" address. He's hardly a lord, and he's still not used to dragonkind being seen as a revered species by others. He had wanted to start a clan here, whether it consists of dragons or other beings, but even if he did, would he be the leader? As he has no answers for those questions, he leaves it as is and addresses the question at hand.]

Most likely both. It's been too long since I've fought formidable beasts, and I've grown too accustomed to the human laws that I fear it might be holding me back.