"I had never seen a Restovic noble so afraid — but he was also almost reverent. And this lord was a close comp

"I had never seen a Restovic noble so afraid — but he was also almost reverent. And this lord was a close companion to the mayor, at that! At the time, I had no idea who this woman was, but I couldn't keep myself from rushing after her — well, hobbling, really — and pleading with her, 'Teach me! Please, teach me!'"