The Sentinels resolve and resolution

At being called brilliant, Lucani was — a little unexpectedly — somewhat startled. That was the most accurate word for what she felt, though she supposed she must feel flattered too. For the truth was that people normally tended to take her for granted. Not in a cruel way, but in a manner that was natural and that she was perfectly content with and used to. She didn't ask for, expect, or require credit. And yet here it was, coming from a soul she cared about very much.

Though she didn't reply to this exactly, she smiled lightly, and when safety was promised, she reiterated it: safe.

Then Deirdre spoke of the plague, but as a curse, and spoke of plantlife and something buried. The plants will come back, she promised, tentative about addressing the concept of a curse at this point. But what have you buried, Deirdre?