“I will not be an exile from my own home!”

  “My Daughter, I am surrounded by enemies. If I were to lose you, the one thing I care about most in this world, my one weakness, I would lose myself. Please... Until it is safe again.”

  “When will that be, Mother?”

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  “...I do not know. Soon. I promise. Soon.”

  “Okay. Where am I to go?”

  “Harthes.”

  “Harthes? The Union?”

  “Being on Union soil will make our enemies reluctant to act. I have arranged a place for you, protection, and I have spoken with their Guild. With you safe, I can allow myself... the unrestrained initiative.”

  “Be careful, Mother. As you have only me, I have only you.”