Emberwood the uneasy life of the wanderer

that's a horrible quality for a leader to have, bhediya replied, subordinates are more likely to turn on someone who they don't trust. her tone was smooth, not quite scolding, but modulated to communicate the weight of the lesson.

after hearing awol's first remark, she'd decided to ignore it. however, a thought came to her afterward that made it worth revisiting. i don't mind marking the borders, she replied with a smile, that way, when a visitor meets me for the first time, they'll know my position. understand?

awol was a leader, but his insecurity held him back. bhediya continued on their path, finally circling around to his side.