Yes, you. I realize that it's awkward to hear from some one you've never known. But I think you are more capable than you give yourself credit for.

[ and, well. she may as well explain. ]

The First Warden made me Commander after the Blight, and Arl of Amaranthine. Howe was dealt with-I hope in your ..version of things he will be, also. And things were a royal mess for a while. To put it lightly.

[ she gives him a brief, weary smile. ] I wouldn't mind following for a while. And I trust you with my life. You should work on trusting yourself. Once you're able to do that.. well.

[ she cuts herself off before she mentioned the king thing. that is dangerously close to their previous talk of conversation and. just no. he likes to feel needed and appreciated. and she thinks she's done as good as she can with that considering things for now.

and that she hadn't seen any of those blasted toys he likes for sale in the market. blight taken them. ]