"Well, given that they're playing catch-and-release with their Victors, maybe you're right." No point in getting Kankri and Ellie and Joly out if they'll just get thrown back in anyway.

It stings, to know that Ellie shouldn't be seeing her like this, but Joel has a point. Venus has worn out her usefulness to a great many people, and she can't be much of an avenging angel to Ellie if she puts her in more harm's way. She places a hand on her hip and taps the key against her lower lip.

"I'd give you the key but I got an ally who might still be getting goodies." She plans on passing it to Kankri. She gestures at Tess and Joel. "So. This your wife?"