"As fair as anyone else."

She must has motives - but who didn't on this ship? Or perhaps she was one of the many ship's whores. He smiled inwardly at the thought briefly, then noticed she was increasing the weight being used.

"Sure you can handle that? Such a small frame..." Maybe this was a display of power, or maybe she'll struggle and snap in half for his entertainment. Serves her right for thinking she could fit in with the engineering crew. Women don't belong there.