Nel clears her throat softly, "I believe that we should be wary of whatever is behind the waterfall. Especially if it is a larger creature."

She didn't want to quarrel with a creature if possible, but if there was a chance of getting the materials for a better weapon that would grow with it's user, then she would prefer that. So, she resolved herself that if there was a need for force, that she would use it to achieve her own ends.

The dragon would also protect Nikkolaus as best she could, though there was little doubt he had power to protect himself.