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Manauia stopped listening as the other female went on some sort of long-winded tirade. She was listening for an answer to her question however so did not tune it out completely. She got the gist; Scarlett had been goaded for her appearance. How then did she turn out so meek and soft? Every adversity Manauia had faced she was glad for, for each and every one had made her stronger. Would she have risen to such a prestigious place among her sisters if she had not had to prove herself to them? She had been an outsider and for much of her young life had been reminded of it. But she had proven herself, and now no one questioned her. Scarlett obviously did not see the merits of adversity, so they were lost upon her.

Finally she stopped prattling and got to the point. So it was Tuwawi, the former queen who her prince so respected. Perhaps she was worthy of such, for she had certainly put this young slave in his place. It was a brutal punishment, even by their standards, but it also showed she was a fierce and formidable foe.

She would like to meet this Tuwawi.

Knowing there was now no more of use to be gained from this encounter, Manauia was done here. The white one's constant chatter rankled her and she did not wish to remain in her company. So, without another word, she left.