The girl snapped her golden eyes off the surroundings and back to the two zombies. She gave Chika a contemptuous stare, and then transferred her eyes to Shito, where upon her irises slitted, ready to tear the zombie in two.

"Stand down, Sheta!" The Inquestor commanded. "They mean no harm. They are my guests."

"It is my duty to protect you, Hokh'Ton. Even from your 'guests'." She strode quickly to her masters side, and stood solidly between him and the zombies. "I am Sheta, child soldier for the High Inquest. You would do well to show the proper amount of respect before your superiors, boy."

A hand on her shoulder forced her to stop, and she glanced up at the Inquestor.

"Sheta is twelve years old. She is one of my most dedicated body guards. Does that answer your question?"