That you were related to someone so spiritually gifted that it was something of great renown? No, of course I wouldn't have guessed you were related. [ His frown only deepened. ] Did I strike a nerve, Avatar?

[ That was pushing it with a polar bear dog only a few from him itching to sink its jaws in him, but he wasn't prepared to appear too civil in front of the girl that ruined him. ]

I'll tell you a secret: The only time I considered turning around and going home was when raiders attacked the capital, and then I hear the forest was destroyed. Funny to hear it was your uncle behind it; it's almost ironic, really. Tell me he's dead.