Blackfeather Woods shorter of breath and one day closer to death

—What good will come of you not believing me?  They're here to kill you.  You said it yourself.—  The Redhawks were here for blood, and suppressing that urge once it started was a little like getting a train-engine to stop.  —I'm leadership.  That's why they're here so soon.  I'm important, and I have authority.—  It was a lie, but not one she hadn't already told.... and it wasn't like she didn't deserve it.

She stopped mouthing alongside her signs, so Maegi could not decipher what was being said.  —Yes.—  Maegi had worked to keep her safe, and Maegi had wanted things to remain peaceful.  For now, Ceara could promise to keep her safe.  —I wil tell them to spare everyone else.  You're the only one I'm not sure I could save, Mou.  You've hurt us.—