[She had mentioned her court years were behind her, but she did not mention exile. Clearly, she’s taken her exile as the opportunity it is: to act in defiance, and out of sight, of the powers that have divested you.]
What could you do? [Echoed with a strange smile. He watches her keenly. He knows much of creating a sanctuary that is less sanctuary than a stronghold against an oppressive empire, and knows much of building a following and instilling the new lessons that must be taught. She speaks of planning a rebellion, and he wonders if she thinks of it so, if she will defend it plainly.]
The empire would not have appreciated an exiled lady creating a sanctuary that defies all its laws and power. You would have been called to defend it, sooner or later. When they came, their weapons would have been sharper than cruel words.
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What could you do? [Echoed with a strange smile. He watches her keenly. He knows much of creating a sanctuary that is less sanctuary than a stronghold against an oppressive empire, and knows much of building a following and instilling the new lessons that must be taught. She speaks of planning a rebellion, and he wonders if she thinks of it so, if she will defend it plainly.]
The empire would not have appreciated an exiled lady creating a sanctuary that defies all its laws and power. You would have been called to defend it, sooner or later. When they came, their weapons would have been sharper than cruel words.