[ Giant scorpions huh... There's a small nod in understanding, turning his gaze skyward, or rather ceiling-ward, in thought. ]

If it was a beast, it'd be more like the second one, yeah. For them, fights really are a matter of life and death.

For most beings that have the concept of honor and reputation, it can be incredibly important. Some will devote their entire lives to gaining as much as they can.