"People are meant to be being many things. Careful, quiet, clever, holy." Her breath catches on the last one; a little painful. A little raw. Helena likes to invoke reactions, but she also pines for the days of righteous certainty in her faith.

For a moment, Bie could be forgiven for thinking she is forgotten. Merciful, that's another one.

"Do you think it is mercy or vengeance that is more important?" Her smile, when it begins to return, is a little less sharp. "I do both of those. What are you here for?"