Perhaps

"Dont lose heart girl." Balar said, he grimaced as a wave of pain threatened to take his feet from under him. "I have a feeling that we will have plenty of need for your talents before this thing is through."

"Perhaps." She shrugged looking dejected.

"Besides," Balar smiled, "What fun would it be if we just teleported away every time there was trouble?"

"It would be safer."

Balar glanced down at his shadow cursed hand and grimaced, "Perhaps."