[Milla doesn't move when Damien takes the sword. doesn't move when he brandishes it, swings it through the air and stops it inches from her neck. her gaze remains locked on him, firm, steady, fearless. there's pride in her eyes, glimmering brightly, and she listens to what he says with the slightest of smiles]

[it seems whatever test her gesture had been-- one of trust? a demonstration of his skills? proof of his resolve in addition to proof of her own trust? who knows, she sure isn't saying-- Damien had passed. she stands when he offers her the sword again, and slips it easily back into its sheath at her waist]

I am happy to accept an alliance with you, Damien Wayne. [yeah, they never formally introduced themselves to each other, but she has read the wanted posters] What Percy says is correct. I don't intend to throw my life away unnecessarily; after all, I have every reason to survive this charade. I am needed back home, and I am needed alive.

[she had said it to Shinnosuke in the very beginning, hadn't she? she will survive]

But I recognize my role in this game limits my actions, and I am willing to take necessary risks to protect the king on our chessboard. That is all.

[Percy has pretty much said everything else she wanted to say, so she moves on after that]

And we do have a suspect, based on something he said during the meeting Percy and I had the other night. Noctis knew the details of the Bounty Leader role when either I nor Percy told him of them. I think it'd be wise to watch him for a while.

And those I have spoken to at length-- Yuna, Xion, Barnham, Sara, Jason, Seizaburo, Natalie, and Papika-- may also be worthy of your scrutiny.

[she thinks that's everyone she has spent the most time with, anyway]