Sunset Valley i remember those soldier boys tripping over themselves to win our praise

When he speaks in their native tongue, her ears are thankful for it. Yet there isn't an answer for him - she has not found the woman, and evidently neither had he. A subtle movement of her head is all that indicates a negative response — and then he is intercepting her, brushing the underside of her chin in the manner of a subordinate to something far greater. Seregryn's jaw sets tightly, allowing the connection, but then she pulls aside from him and begins to march away. There is no use speaking with him if he has not found the heda, for it only means Seregryn must complete the job herself.