[ Perhaps, he says. Perhaps indicates doubt, and doubt? Oh, she would not be doubted, not about this. Were he any other man, she would have lashed out, her tongue unbridled, at that very instant and -- and it is his station that stays such an action upon her part, but not the chill that accompanies words hardened with experience. ]
I would just as soon you not become a vessel to any such demon as I have faced, my lord. I am sure Ser Gabranth would feel much the same were he privy to this conversation.
[ That should be enough, but she hesitates. For her pride? No, not for her pride, but for his sake. Should she win his rebuke for her words, so be it, but they shall not go unsaid. ]
Good men have fallen to their influence, Lord Larsa. Strong men, leaders of men... men I once respected and held in the utmost esteem. With other magicite, you are given a choice, but with this...
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I would just as soon you not become a vessel to any such demon as I have faced, my lord. I am sure Ser Gabranth would feel much the same were he privy to this conversation.
[ That should be enough, but she hesitates. For her pride? No, not for her pride, but for his sake. Should she win his rebuke for her words, so be it, but they shall not go unsaid. ]
Good men have fallen to their influence, Lord Larsa. Strong men, leaders of men... men I once respected and held in the utmost esteem. With other magicite, you are given a choice, but with this...