[Andrew gets close to the display and runs her finger along the flat side of a decorative dagger.]

I suppose it isn't odd for a woman to want to defend herself. But I also know someone who would say, "Only beautiful things suit you better." I think that person would be very unhappy to learn I was being so crass.

[There's a wry, distant smile on her lips, more care about whatever she's thinking about than the very situation facing her right now.]

Wouldn't that be cruel?