The Officer considers the tricky question. Betraying a goddess comes with consequences. But there's no way Takhisis can pay attention to every possible conversation an officer has.

"It is difficult to say. Dragon Army troops are combing this desert. Dragonnel riders too. We are merely an advanced troop. More scouts than an actual patrol. The worst case scenario for you is if a dragon rider saw it. Even as strong as you are, I doubt you'll fare well against that force."

“I want to know how long till they get here, cuz if I was tryin’ to kill time I would ask the same things” Merkas looks over to Barkly and back at the officer. “Answer quick or she takes your head off” The kender starts fiddling with the ring of Amity on his finger. (Next attack from Barkly will be converted to a crit with the rings rune)  He casts Create Bonfire under Barkly to heal her wounds (2d8 for a total 13 healing to Barkly) “And you know she’s up to the challenge”