Lion Head Mesa occursus

She shook her head in regards to his mention of 'tyrant,' and nodded with all the rest. Satsu had been kind, gracious and poised. Maegi had picked up no bad impression of the queen from the short time she'd known her, and she doubted she would have even with more time.

I know some, she replied modestly, shrugging. My father was a poisoner, and taught me what he knew. And I've learned from healers and herbalists throughout my life about the plants that heal, not harm. 

It occurred to her as she concluded her sentence that perhaps this interview was more of an interrogation. After all. . .she had the knowledge and means to hurt someone in ways transcending flesh. 

Maegi gave him a narrow look, searching his stony face.