Nonplussed by her display of strength, nonetheless, he watched the display. They all certainly had their strengths, didn't they? No, Alleyana, he's never going to try to move that shield again, anymore than he'd ever try to lift Bull's warhammer.

"You aren't going to make this simple, are you?" He was quiet for a moment, looking thoughtful. "...but I've always wondered. Your...scars and your, well, your voice...what happened?"