“And I will swear also that she bears the guilt with honor, as a true an-ishtoya should, paying respect to her training, her sword, her an-kaidin. She does not dishonor you, or anyone in this place. She does not dishonor Staal-Ysta." The dim light hid much of his face in shadow. "And if I require you to swear the oath you offered?" "Do it," I said curtly. His mouth curved a little. "Then I will," he said smoothly. "I require you to swear by the life of Delilah's daughter that you will not interf...ere with the trial, but will accept its requisites. No matter what they are." My blurted response was automatic. "But Kalle is your daughter." Telek's gaze didn't waver. "Yes," he agreed tautly, "and that is what you will say if Del asks you for advice concerning Kalle's future." It was, I thought, an ironic, if interesting, pact. I was afraid Del would decide to stay here, to keep the girl, forsaking the life we'd shared. Telek was, too--if for different reasons. It was an easy oath. But it made me feel dirty.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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