Tannow stood slowly. "See? Not stupid at all." He approached her, so that one could have reached out to touch the other if they wanted to. "But wrong. No, I need the skills you found in the pit, and I need them for something far grander, and far harder than killing nobodies and nothings." He reached out a hand, but did not yet touch her with it. "Setrina, there are four men standing between you and freedom for your entire people. And, with my help, you're going to kill them." His eyes intently scanned her face for any emotion. "And then you'll be loosed, and you will never have to see or hear me again if you don't wish to."