An incorrect conclusion may lead to tragedy. [It is still difficult for her to admit that she was incorrect, but--she had been, and all the tragedy that had followed had been her fault.]

[She is pleased, however, to impress.] They are hardly common on my world, but I had a fleet of them. Beautiful creatures, silver and shining. I can control beasts, after a fashion, though it depends on the beast in question.

Of course.

[Kuja regards Zenobia dubiously. If even an amateur does not think she has succeeded, Kuja is not very hopeful that the result will be pleasing to the eye.] Beauty can be difficult for the untrained eye and hand to capture. You are finished?