Verdigris Ravine we both knew it was true

s'ari spoke of the tribe's culture, where mediator was the gyre that kept the wheel spinning and all egos turning smoothly. she imagined in this tribe that the mediator must be someone of great gravitas -- for few roles in the world were truly more futile than that of navigating the difficult terrain of the heart. if both parties were incensed, logic rarely prevailed.

the tribe as a concept seemed interesting to the spellbinder, but she knew her presence in their ranks would disturb the little peace they'd painstakingly put in there. it sounds as if s'ari is leader by spirit then, whether she likes it or not. the crone remarked dryly while she pulled the bones into their worn deerskin. i can offer my services to the tribe, but if there is no authority, my services would be very limited.