[For just the flicker of a moment, Beatrix's attention moves onto rustle of flower arrangements and the subtle sound of lanterns shifting, even if but minutely. Herlock's words settle within her and for several breaths, she doesn't address. Immediate responses from her tend to be ones to be feared. Rarely is she moved to a counter without a pause. Perhaps simply more logic.]

My personal preference...

[She begins, choosing her words carefully, knowing that it wouldn't be impossible for her to simply slay and ask questions later. Knowing Noctaere can be people corrupted and tainted by nightmares... It's reason for her to not immediately assume that Save the Queen will solve all conflicts.]

Would be to purify Noctaere creatures. If we could manage to do so. I do not imagine that will always be within the realm of possibility. It could be that the Noctaere I have fought against or slain could have been people. How would we have way to know if the corruption made one unrecognisable?

[Beatrix shakes her head.] I must admit that I do not have all of the answers.