(I don't mind~ I'm challenging myself to write more romance, and with as complex of a character as Tetra it'll certainly be interesting. Whichever you'd prefer~)
"Oh, perfect. Always good to have someone that'll stand their ground. Welcome aboard the Morningswan, greenhorn Sven. Now then," she turns her full attention to the approaching guards, swiftly counting them- six, a standard patrol, and no others around.
"Let's see... drugs, weapons, stolen items... yes, I have all of those. And more, actually, if you'd like the full list I'm sure I can show you my stock list," she shrugs unrepentant, and all of the guards draw their swords at once in a great whoosh of steel on scabbard.
They start on the usual guard "I'm-about-to-arrest-you" spiel, for the glory of the King, yada yada yada...
She tunes out the rest and draws her rapier.
"Let's test your metal, greenhorn Sven," she says, and darts forward- slashing just under the helmet of the first guard in the line.
He falls and the battle begins.