Whoever you throw your support behind, the other will die.”
I smiled crookedly at her, “I can be heartless.”
“Not that heartless.” She said softly, and brushed my pinky with her own. “P-p-p-please!” She sputtered. A figure wearing a red satin dress stood in the threshold, her platinum hair tied in a bun. Their numbers will swell as ours dwindle. Then I learned later that the other chieftains and their heirs had all died gloriously in battle, and you call me a coward.”
“I’ll tear your bones out!” Brock roared to his feet. Is it wise to let him live? Now, where is Shordian?”
“Up there, no doubt watching me from his spyglass.” Yavara said, and angled the mirror over her shoulder. “Yavara?” She asked. I want you to enjoy this pain.”
Her breathing eased, and the breast relaxed on her chest.
