 What does Var think of The Watcher?
Var said, "The Watcher's cave should be three miles beyond this pass." Var sensed her fear, and the love that had conquered it. Now, if her father and his kinsmen overtook them, it would be death for Var, and for Neena living shame. Var eyed the ice-curtain closely to make sure that it was real, not dream-stuff; then he struck it boldly with his fist. Var saw with some surprise that all the walls were sheathed in ice—warm to the touch, bound fast against melting by the Watcher's will. Warming to the old man now, Var sketched his and Neena's history briefly. The Watcher was broodingly silent; his eyes shifted to Neena, where she nestled by Var's side.
 He respects him even though he is surprising
 He respects him even though he is surprising  He will trust him in any decision even if he does not like him personally  He thinks all of his ideas are ridiculous  He thinks his reputation is overblown but he thinks he is nice