Aeron stood there with his mouth open as he was unable to speak.
"What?" he finally said.
Nyella looked at him. "Tell me, Aeron… is it painful?"
He blinked, confused. "What?"
She stepped closer. "Is it painful? Tell me. The act itself, or the words?"
Aeron's heart thudded. He shook his head, stepping back. "Wait. Wait, wait, wait. No. I don't believe this. I don't believe you." He pointed at her, then turned in a half-circle, pointing at the soldiers around them. "But still… It is happening. You, them! What is going on here? You really did use me, didn't you?"
Nyella's expression did not change. "Still shocked, are you? And yes, it is happening."
