[It had been such a pointless death. He hadn't wanted her blood on his hands in the first place, but the consequences of helping Jowan had already proved to be far more disastrous than he could have imagined. He couldn't promise to side blindly with those who could well be maleficar. Not again
So many of his decisions have led to poor outcomes, but Wynne's death is among those most painful to him. He swallows, stiffly raising his head to look at her at last.]
The Circle was saved. First-Enchanter Irving was able to assure the Knight-Commander the other mages being held had not been corrupted. I thought you should know.
[There are other matters they should be discussing. Possibly more pressing ones now that Wynne has been stolen here as well, but this seems more important. She deserves to know the Circle lives on despite her defeat.]
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As am I.
[It had been such a pointless death. He hadn't wanted her blood on his hands in the first place, but the consequences of helping Jowan had already proved to be far more disastrous than he could have imagined. He couldn't promise to side blindly with those who could well be maleficar. Not again
So many of his decisions have led to poor outcomes, but Wynne's death is among those most painful to him. He swallows, stiffly raising his head to look at her at last.]
The Circle was saved. First-Enchanter Irving was able to assure the Knight-Commander the other mages being held had not been corrupted. I thought you should know.
[There are other matters they should be discussing. Possibly more pressing ones now that Wynne has been stolen here as well, but this seems more important. She deserves to know the Circle lives on despite her defeat.]