Sh considered the object in question, and then closed her eyes. "These people are ineffective, but not wholly incompetent. I....believe that it is important. I do not know why, but yes, I believe that holding the sword is likely to put whoever has it into greater danger. This is a war, and this sword is a symbol to one side. Even if it was only a normal sword, that fact alone makes it a target."

She opened her eyes. "And I already intend to make myself a target, with or without this sword."