"The warriors train, the settlements establish evacuation routes, and you—" she looked at Jorghan pointedly, "—you practice control. Power without discipline is just destruction waiting to happen."
"I can do discipline," Jorghan protested.
Both Sarhita and Katisana gave him identical skeptical looks.
"I can! When it matters!"
"You destroyed three dropships after the battle was already over," Sarhita pointed out.
"That wasn't discipline. That was revenge."
"That was sending a message," Jorghan corrected.
"There's a difference."
"Is there?"
"Yes. Revenge feels good. Sending a message is strategic."
"And which one were you doing?"
Jorghan's grin returned, sharp and dangerous. "Both. I'm excellent at multitasking."
Sarhita looked at Katisana helplessly. "Do you see what I have to work with?"
