Maridian chuckled again. "You're asking the question the wrong way around," he said, pulling his hand back into his lap now that it was free of his burden.

If she wanted to look into his eyes, well, good luck reading them while they glowed green, eternal testament to the fel energies his people had imbibed before the Sunwell's return. But if she listened to his voice...

"I'm absolutely certain they won't if we don't."