"Linzi..." Eobald clasps his hands before him. "I understand that you're hurt. And I'm at fault, too. If the o

"Linzi..." Eobald clasps his hands before him. "I understand that you're hurt. And I'm at fault, too. If the other teachers and I had paid as much attention to the students' behavior as we did to their grades..." Eobald closes his eyes and takes a deep breath. "I cannot change the past, but please find it in your heart to forgive Alondi. He's an exceptional poet — allow him to atone for his behavior, bring a little kindness and light to your barony."