Fredero smiles pensively. "Do I possess the words to describe the chosen of Shelyn? Oh, don't look at me like

Fredero smiles pensively. "Do I possess the words to describe the chosen of Shelyn? Oh, don't look at me like that – I'm not the only one who believes it. A special role has been prepared for this girl, in the ranks of the Eternal Rose's followers. I'm sure you've noticed Valerie's greatest virtue: she's impeccably loyal to whatever – or whomever – she serves."