Meesei had settled the debate without any words. Second thoughts brought the possibility of someone finding the book downstream, but it was unlikely enough to be any friends or enemies that there was no point speaking up about it. More importantly, if there were any more doubts about Meesei's commitment to resuming her responsibilities, they were quashed as soon as the book was thrown.

Lorag's words summed up everyone's opinion. No one else felt the need to speak.

Sabine had one hand clasped in the other while she watched on, but knowing Meesei's physical weakness, she crept up to her to support her once more.

"That book meant a lot to you," Sabine said. "I am sorry everything ended up like this."