Teja has been talking to Wachis about several ways of fixing things, but turns his head at Adalgoth's passionate pronouncement, and wanders over to where they are sitting with the babies.

"You have ever been bold, fearless and generous of heart, my Adalgoth," he says, quietly, "and never worried about what darkness that might lead you into. You are still bolder than most, and you children will thank you for it."