"Indeed, madam," says Iman gaily, sheathing her weapon and allowing herself to be steered. Ordinarily it'd be the other way around, wouldn't it? But this woman comports herself with great authority. She ought to be royalty. Iman suspects she is. "You needn't worry about Niusha, here, she'll be good. She only does as I say." She pats the blade's hilt. "She'll come in handy if there's trouble. Apart from me. Iman Asadi, troublemaker." She throws the woman a sharp, bright smile. "But your ladyship has nothing to fear from me. I only make trouble for those who deserve it."
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