Of course it isn't. I'm under no such delusions, rest assured.

[ Ciri rocks back onto her heels to give Julie a little bit of space, standing alongside her. Now that the other woman isn't a ball of inaccessible puffy cloth, Ciri reaches out and grabs her hand. ]

But I am here. And I asked. No reason to apologize when you've done nothing to warrant it.

[ A squeeze, before Ciri lets her go. She offers a smile. ]

Come on. Why don't you show me how to use that weapon of yours? Those tiny metal barrels have it coming.