Linzi leans down to the slain bard. "I'm sorry, Alondi. I should have given you another chance. Forgive me — I

Linzi leans down to the slain bard. "I'm sorry, Alondi. I should have given you another chance. Forgive me — I realize too late how powerful the weapon I wield is, only after it claimed your life. But now... you've given me a chance to change, you know? And I promise, I will not make the same mistake with my great chronicle!"