At least someone was sensible around here. Rip relaxed after hearing that he had a set of knives for her. Even if they were for her performances, they were still weapons and something she could use for defense if she really had to.

Pity she wasn't allowed her musket...Maybe in the future the Ringmaster would reconsider. She can dream anyway.

"Az much az I vould love to haf you just leave zhem at my trailer, I also feel zhe need to haf a veapon az soon az possible. Even if zhey are for performances, knives are very versatile tools."

Which meant her need to be armed overthrew her desire to be left alone at this point.