"Sanzo tells me everything," Amberdrake confirmed, although the implication was clear -- he didn't tell Sanzo everything. He couldn't. Drake was a therapist, a kestra'chern. A guardian of secrets and -- ironically enough, right now -- hearts.

"If you were healthy, you wouldn't have to do what it wants. Keeping you sick keeps meals coming its way. So... it will lash out when anyone or anything threatens its leverage on you."