“You release the sword to me? You renounce all ownership?” Halla wasn’t sure what words he had to say to make it official. “Yes, yes! All of it! It’s yours, I release it!” “Thank you,” said Halla, lowering the knife. “I don’t think you have to thank him,” said Zale. “Since he stole the sword to begin with.” “Seems rude otherwise.” “Well, Rat forbid we be rude.”