The blade punctures the words, after all, they are made to one purpose - these blades - are for killing. They are for the taking, not the giving, and the practical line that sometimes life is nothing but a misery.

"Of course. Most rulers don't see the purpose in their farmers, the animal is always more valuable."

A beat, and peers in to the weapon, finding a blemish if dirt and dust, that she lifts the fine material of her veils, to rub the mark free.