Many Dukes throughout the assembled forces looked toward the cluster of Paradoxes with gazes that carried undisguised animosity.
For many of them, the relationship with Living Paradoxes had been defined by warfare that stretched across eons…conflicts in which Diviticus and other Dukes present had killed uncountable numbers of their allies.
The idea of accepting such beings as partners rather than enemies required adjustments to thinking that had been refined through countless cycles of violence and retribution.
In this moment of heavy contemplation, Moiraine began to float back toward Noah's position.
Yet Noah's mental voice reached her consciousness with firm instructions that halted her advance before it could draw unwanted attention.
'Do not,' he conveyed, 'Remain where you are and continue appearing as the source of enhancement that benefits all present.'
…!
His expression grew heavy as he observed this unfolding situation with the seriousness it demanded.
