The inhuman nature was little known among the citizens of Aifaran, except for the Dreamfolk, several of them knew she was a shapeshifter, though the exact nature of what she became was closely guarded. Zohvin's trustworthiness was undecided, besides, he didn't need to know.

"There is always a war," she replied, "Even if no one can see it."

Humans on her world were willfully ignorant, or placed their trust in books written by men.

She glanced over at her sword, the red gem in the hilt, glowing dully, "Revelations isn't exactly a normal sword. I rarely use the blade these days, but I must carry it anyway."

Valdis' gaze returned to him, "Staff. Non-lethal techniques of course."