Kiew's eyes grew wide at the sight of the rope, the blood of its former captives still dark on its weave.  She struggled, squirming as she tried in vain to talk her way out of the gross misunderstanding.  "Please, this isn't necessary!  You don't need to tie me, please!  I haven't given you any trouble, have I?  I don't have any weapons.  I'm just a Companion..."<br/><br/>Her almond eyes darted between the two, her babbling paused as she seemed to size them up again.  "<em>I'll</em>pay you.  Whatever your offer is, I'll pay double.  I'll pay in service if you wish.  Anything if you let me go."  Her voice came on a calm voice, her resolved steeled by the bindings that held her.