The 'soul of a dragon' part is the old news, at least. He would be happy to explain that much to her, but not before they've quit this place.

"...'Tis no matter. All who awake in these shrines find themselves weakened at first. Present yourself as sufficiently fierce and the men outside will hesitate to get too close."

He draws his spear, looking at her with confidence born of the familiar. Everything else is hard right now, but fighting he can do.

"As for the rest... I'll clear the way."