Ahnasha tapped her claw against the table rhythmically, her mind filled with conflicting thoughts on Sabine's suggestion. "It is true that Meesei would never want to hurt you like that. Even after all that has happened, I could never imagine her hurting you. Just like I could never imagine hurting my own child. Mora couldn't have changed that. I won't lie, it could work if it was done privately. But...that is a very large 'if'. Because if that challenge went public; if the clan learned about it..."

Ahnasha let out a sigh. "Janius is completely correct. If knowledge of your challenge spread, then there is no way it could end well. Those kinds of challenges aren't always to the death, but if she wanted to win, then she would have to hurt you badly. And, well, if you won, then you would have to be the Champion. Conceding to her, or her somehow winning without a fight...that could cause some real unrest in the clans if news of that spread. Especially considering how rumors can change. Still, you might be the key to this Sabine. You are basically her daughter. Is there any less risky way you can think of to inspire her to see what she is doing? Or maybe you could just...take the book? If you just approached her and took the book away from her, do you think she would be willing to hurt you over it? Is it possible to destroy it? I know some Daedric artifacts can be indestructible."