Yeah, they are! [ His enthusiasm is even more overwhelming than usual. If there's one thing he can talk forever about, it's his paladins. ] And not just allies, but my dearest friends. You might find someone stronger, or smarter, but you'll never find anyone cooler! Not in any history book, or legend!

[ Still grinning, but a little more serious: ]

As for the big guy... it's obvious by now, right? When I said my name was "Charlemagne", I bet someone like him popped into your mind.