"Absolutely," Though he did so flatly, Gallus did not hesitate to answer. "The information we could get could be the difference between victory and defeat here in Anequina. It would mean keeping the clan safe from Vile."

Though they both knew the cause, Gallus hoped that he hadn't opened up the same pit in La'tahne's stomach that was in his. Dar-tzesa was an enemy, to be sure, but in such a pitiful state, it was hard not to feel sympathy for her and the rest of her short life.

Gallus moved his eyes over the first cut and asked a question in return. "How long do you think will be needed for her to recover? With healing magic, of course."