You see, Captain? I do be only a peaceful trader. Fain ignored all of it - he had no fear of turning his back on them, not since they had seen the Fade dealt with - and went to his prize. The Women's Circle gave mercy where it was deserved, but justice always, and it was the Wisdom who pronounced it. Think what she would say.
There were exceptions, but it was so often so that Earth and Fire came to be regarded as male Powers, Air and Water as female. We will both be called to the Court of the Nine Moons - you for what you can do; I as your sul'dam and trainer - and I will not allow you to disgrace me in the eyes of the Empress. Women often seemed to leave things unsaid, and in his limited experience it was what they did not say that proved the most trouble. She would not have dared let any servant see.
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