Of course, trying to chase Istredd around his own domain inside the Horizon is a study in pointlessness. Logically, she understands that. But Ciri is angry and frustrated enough that she does keep it up a few minutes longer before finally giving into the realization that this is just going to continue being annoying without going anywhere.

Finally, she backs away, throwing her hands up. The dagger disappears.

"And what good is your knowledge?" Her lip curls. "What will you sell it for? Money? Power? I'm not a fool, mage. It is currency like any other. Only that, or a liability, or both."