In one decisive movement, Mekoa withdrew the knife from Vishnu's neck and jabbed the pommel into his jaw, Knocking him out cold. Turning to her task, she simply said, "I am not your captor." With some implied effort, she maneuverer the body onto her bed pallet and made it seem like he had fallen asleep. Dawn's early rays spread into the room, causing Mekoa to sigh in relief. She turned to the girl.<br/>"The ones who wish to capture you will be some time, yet I do not want to take that chance."