Sabine was convinced by the time the third stab was healed that Arinette was not causing her suffering to convince her of anything. She was attacking. Sabine could not do anything.

The lashes were in some ways more cruel than the knife, for their wounds stung sharper with every stroke. The slower pace drew out the pain. Each made Sabine yell and whimper between.

Having her forced to face Arinette made Sabine at first darting her eyes, fearful of what would happen next. But something Arinette said made her flash a hint of anger through her suffering. "You know nothing!" She shouted. Her throat was too raw from screaming to shout loudly. "Meesei already suffered worse for me! She is loving! You know nothing!"