[The sad thing is that Ylva will either tell her that that is silly, of course people can jinx things, or that she will laugh at her for believing that she could do it at a level that high.

As for there being a purpose...] If there is a purpose, I'm sure there are ways towards whatever goal there is that steal a lot less of our time. ...Though considering that whip, he's probably got the misconception that we're slaves. [This is growled in a tone that implies that if that is the case, she's fully intent on setting him straight, no matter the consequences - you cannot attack her pride and honor like this and not expect a challenge. That's not how the world works.]