"I cannot please everyone. The kedan are my people, and I protect them when and where I can. I give them what they are due. And," she pauses, looking him over. He has grown a spine, the little sprite, and it gives her no small amount of amusement. "I am not inclined to care whether or not the foreigners trust me at all."

She performs another set of moves, simple and elegant, and when she finishes her sword is levelled in Jack's direction.

"Or are you asking so that you can play hero?"