What a peculiar thing to say. Of course Ashton is trying to keep Lady from doing her job, but of all the excuses to make, it is rather far-fetched.

Nathaniel gives a smile to Kian that crinkles the corners of his eyes. "I've heard that one. It's basically a myth. Anything strong enough to do that she won't get too close to. She'll be fine."

Lady noses on for a bit before starting off at a trot in a new direction. Nathaniel permits it. Clearly the dog makes the mages nervous, and a shake-up of whatever they have prepared would be a good thing.