[ the expression on her face, her mannerisms... the poise with which she holds herself - all of it provides an insight into the person 'Akua' presents herself to be. and part of Abel wonders--

...how much is 'Akua,' really? ]

Then... my next question might seem predictable-- maybe even silly, but... I have to ask it all the same, so I hope you'll humor me.

[ she's been kind enough to do so, thus far. ]

What is a 'villain' to you? I promise you I'm not being facetious, either, it's just... a woman who is willing to spill blood for her lands and her people, and who wants to protect the world around her-- neither of those things seem like the sort of 'villain' I'm familiar with, that's all.