He listened to her, eyes closed as he wandered around and gathered some wood. He opened them and looked at her, scrutinizing her. His eyes narrowed. "I don't punish, Amora. Not in the sense you're saying. Asking me to do that to you is too much. I'm not so cruel. It would pain me to do it. Please don't ask me to do that. Just listen when I speak. Pay attention. You're smart. You know that doing what I ask you to is in your best interest. I will do what I have to... but don't make me do that. I won't. I won't lay a hand on you, unless it is only for the act, for those who might be watching."