[ She was wrong. He is asking far too many questions, which doesn't really absolve him of being stupid (surprise, surprise). ]

I already told you this has nothing to do with sex. I need my shard cleansed. If you're unwilling, I'll find someone else.

[ There has to be a better choice out there. This one was simply the most convenient, but she now gets the impression that she's starting to scrape the bottom of the barrel in terms of trade partners among the Meridian. ]