Despite the intrusion, Shu is just about as good as her word. Each fish is scaled expertly in exactly 30 seconds, 15 on each side, her hands a blur of motion.

"That is an unusual way of putting it." Her expression is unaltered as she glances up briefly. "It is an -- attractive establishment."

There is something about the way she says the word 'attractive' that suggests she is choosing it just as deliberately as Iren chose her previous statement.

"I feel much at ease."