‘Yet every cycle your decisions court risk, for all of us – you were the one who exiled Krashnar from our domain. Now he has returned, and we are the ones paying for that decision.’ ‘There is no “We” – this is one incident. Who can say what goes on in that shaper’s deranged mind; likely the result of his self-experimentation.’ ‘With respect, my queen, you are wrong in this matter – it is we who are enduring his sadistic revenge, or have you forgotten Riknar? When she learns of her brother’s fate, Keshar will not forget so easily!’ ‘Do not preach to me, Larissa,’ she replied sternly, ‘I do not require a lesson in history.’ ‘You owe it to them to at least try – they cannot exist like this.’ The presence of the guards only incited the crowd further, causing them to taunt and jeer whilst

