Artemis' own sword was in his bedroom; he had not even dressed himself for the day, and was hardly going to put on his sword belt when he was in his pyjamas. Still, it was hard for him to feel threatened despite being unarmed. He took a long look at the blade, and then met Kirian's eyes and gave a raised eyebrow of his own. He knew full well exactly how asphyxiation affected the human body, and he did not imagine that the effect on elves would be much different.

"I wouldn't try that."