"You broke the Moonstone?" Bodb cut in, aghast.
"I found a piece on the ground, whelp," Duinn said. "Shut up. I'm trying to tell you if we can get those pendants bound to them somehow, they'll be free again. Marginally." The last word was muttered, because he did not want to admit it even to himself.
"Except they're out there, laying siege to my city. The only mercy I can give them now is a quick death."
Duinn clutched Bodb's arm in sudden passion. "I can't lie here and let that happen. We have to find a way to help them!" He burst into tears. Embarrassment took hold, clenching his hands into fists as he turned away.
The elves looked at each other over Duinn's bowed head. "It's only the truth spell," Donnach said kindly. "It makes your emotions plain, as well as your thoughts. You shou
