Well, I…hmm. [ she chuckles. ] I don’t think…it will be an explanation you like? I mean, yeah; I’m supposed to protect our empire and the Emperor and all that stuff, but…the killing part isn’t exactly for my job.

[ a deep breath in, held for a moment, before she exhales and looks him straight in the eye. ] It’s for amusement. They call me maelstrom because…maelstroms are completely unpredictable and deadly. I can guarantee you if you’re anywhere in the slums you’ll see my tag art on the side of a building.

[ a shrug. ] That’s me. That’s who I am.