[ Shallan has been monopolizing much of the staff's time with even the most asinine of questions, amazed by their patience. It seems to benefit most of the volunteers, but it also means that by the time Loki loses his wits on one of them, it's a staff member who she's already met and decided that she liked for attending her.

So she takes the opportunity to intervene. Maybe it hasn't entirely set in that her chances of recharging her stormlight and therefore using any of her Radiant powers here is particularly unlikely. Or maybe she's just always been bold to the point of recklessness. Jasnah would certainly say so. ]

Strictly speaking, that's pretty hypocritical of you. [ Shallan points this out without any physical interference, otherwise just watching as Loki chokes this poor staff member. There's an airiness to her voice; it's bright and clear. ] Given our present circumstances, I suppose I can't be entirely sure, but I have a feeling that he didn't consent to being choked either.