“Kapetria and Amel will not give up on this,” Marius said. I don’t think I had ever seen him look the way that he did now. He held Armand, who lay still against him, and he appeared dejected and in some dark place beyond anger.

You are the Master. You should know all things. It's unsupport-able to be Mastered by one who cannot do it. Make clear the way, shepherd, or lay down your staff.