"Something more interesting," the Bride replied. "Wonder as you will; I am retired. The true purpose of my skills is only be revealed to someone who has earned to be on the receiving end of them. Only one has, and that's not you. All other instances are only due to my desire to continue to live."

She took a sip of water. "I feel little need to talk up who or what I am. How many fighting styles are you a master of?"