It's at times like this that I really miss the relative geopolitical simplicity of the Alternian empire....

[Kanaya spends some time thinking about this injunction.]

Okay, fine. I understand now. [This is a challenge for her, somewhat like comprehending the political incorrectness of Poland's "partition".] I haven't told you though that my planned loss... is of memory, so it won't be as easy for me to volunteer myself for demonstration as I wish it would be. [Even though she's missing a horn. That's just for funsies.]