Creation wasn't always better than destruction, but it generally held more light than darkness. Though, if what Amos had done could be considered 'creation' was up for argument. She picked up the knife and returned it to her belt.

"I'm always messing with weapons," she replied, "This isn't even the only dagger I have on me."

She didn't need to go around armed, but a weapon could be a deterrent, even if she had no intention of using it. She could disarm and neutralize without lethality if she desired.

"But no," she admitted, "I'm not going to stab myself. It would be pointless considering I'm not currently a danger to anyone."

It was only the belief that she was putting the city in danger that had triggered the desire anyway. She was lucky Miles had been nearby.