Valdis watched him as he stood and began to pace, emerald eyes following each movement. Surprise, confusion, and stress were at the forefront of his emotional state, leading her to one conclusion. Devin hadn't known he had had a choice. Valdis briefly considered pushing it a bit further, to discover if this was a possible sore spot, but she threw that idea aside with disgust.

"He seemed to have a lot of respect for you," she added, "For someone as ancient and powerful as he is, that's what I found interesting."