"No." Katsa's voice was grim, and she spoke to her drink rather than to Javik. "I made a vow to the Lady Queen long ago, and I still mean to keep it: the ones who ordered that attack a year ago, the ones who'd do it again—the moment I find them my blade will find their hearts. I don't want to kill when it's unnecessary or when innocents are involved. But I understand. Against these people, it will be necessary."