Nieldun chuckled and with mock-weariness said "No, little one, for the last time, we are not naming the retirement program for our veteran warriors 'Sociopaths Anonymous'."
"But father," said an attractive young lady in her early twenties "it fits so well with their loyalty and questionable moral compass! Also, must you call me little one? I mean really, I'm twenty-three years of age."
Playfully, Nieldun responded "Very well, Meriel Elizabeth Gildedtongue the Third of Nastrond, but you'll always be little one to me." Suddenly he became pensive "You know, now that I think about it, I'd say that you and your two brothers are ready to be shown to the world. It seems as if it grows more dangerous by the day but I can not hide you forever."
Meriel replied "Yes, we probably should get a little more involved in international politics. I mean really, we've been trained for such arenas for all our lives."
Nieldun nodded "Go tell Waldeal and Nasvell. They'll be rather interested to hear this."