Tannow had to keep from showing his hand too much, but the truth was simple. He had to keep 'Goody' happy with him, but he also had to keep Setrina unhappy enough that the motive to leave still drove her forward. Carrot-and-stick.<br/><br/>"If you hurt Jhea, I will cut off one of your fingers." Tannow's stern expression softened into a smile again. "But you can take a swing at me if it helps. One hit. 'Goody' got a... Similar offer. You won't be surprised that she didn't take it." He laughed. "You won't disappoint me that way, will you?" He held his arms apart, essentially daring her to hit him.