He smiled. "I'd like to see that. He stood up and walked a few paces away, turning to her and tapping his pipe. "You take this from me and I will teach you something. There is no punishment for if you admit defeat." he said, grinning at her again. He and the others, he knew, would keep true to their word in keeping Iris's secret safe. But Krouser wanted to be sure she could fend for herself could he not be there to protect them.