[Her own gaze stays even, as does her voice.]

I'm just trying to understand. The people from the Wilderness, where you grew up... they all sounded and looked so angry. From what you've said, they had a lot of reason to be angry. Death wasn't kind to them, and the city doesn't look like it helped any. But...

You weren't with that group. The ones who were chasing the queen, even though you knew them. How come?