‘ a promise? to what, ritually disembowel the council if they don’t tell you what you want to know? ‘ admittedly, she’s had the very same thought, but she’s kept it mostly to herself. ky, on the other had, was not known for his restraint in such matters.

_{‘if i have to.’ it wouldn’t be easy, but he thought that if push came to shove… he could do it. of course, if he failed… not even his family could save him from that. ‘either way, i’ll find out what i need to know.’ or find himself with more questions than answers.}