Anastasius looked over her and smiled.  "I had no belief that you would do anything but fight," he said as he knelt beside her head and took out his wineskin, "But I am pleased that you didn't try to deceive me."<br/><br/>He offered the skin and held it near her mouth.<br/><br/>"Open up and let me give you a drink," he said, "We both know your throat is parched."