Oh tactically taking us would be a great move in any war. Especially when we were that young.
This place takes some getting used to, but there are good people trying to find a way for us to go home. If it helps, the running theory is that there's a Mara at home getting on with things and you'll just become her again if you go back. I'm from a later point than Jaina but she doesn't remember our last meeting.