Mm, quite so. And today's unpopular decision can seem wiser tomorrow.

[She smiles at the handpat, before she nods. She doesn't think it's a weakness -- even if it's something that she has trouble with.]

It is. There's many kinds of them. Earthkin and Enlightened--ah, and more in Refuge, and I should think Glacier, too. The Holy Tree's roots must go further than we ever thought.

[...but. They are from Citadel. Hence:] You should spar with them. It's enlightening!