[ well, that's... a name, all right. she's still not sure how it works, looking at it, but no need to get sidetracked with that. ] Cannons. I've only seen them once in person—the Almyrans to our east use them on ships. I've read about them, and I'm familiar with powder bombs. But... [ she furrows her brow. she knows that word, but not to describe guns. ] Turrets. That's... a defensive firing platform? We call some fortifications for covering fire by that name, but manned with archers or ballistae.

[ she nods at the followup suggestion. it's all very reasonable, and basically in line with what she'd been thinking. the question's not unexpected, either, though she's not sure what she ought to say. ]

There are certain parties very insistent he sell. I... persuaded some of them to try their luck with other ventures. [ idly, she cracks the knuckles on her left hand. ] People appreciate having space to breathe.