"...I think it was an illness from home," she mumbles, more under her breath, finding herself annoyed at Istredd for no reason of his own fault. "But it did get worse here."

The mention of Nero makes her jaw tighten.

"I don't know about your illness theory but the thought we'd somehow be immune from dying is as inane as it is dangerous. Nero was more resilient than most, and still it did not save him. Go tempt the Lady Death yourself if you're so eager."