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Yet more moralizing! She must surrender to these agendas, or she would be stripped of her powers, of which was her birthright. Was independence of thought such a crime that at warranted barrenness? It seemed as though the Creator had an ethical code which she held dear, and those with incompatible philosophies would be stripped of all magical prowess.

 Elizabeth would not allow it to bother her too much, as it would prove that their philosophies were not too separate incidentally. Offering gentleness was a weakness, and Elizabeth was strong enough to allow it. On her richness, it was much the same, although she might be lacking if richness was meant literally. As for encouraging another person, her magnanimity would allow that. She was certain she would succeed, for she was confident in her own abilities and her ability to lead.

“I think I understand it all, Lady Violetta,” Elizabeth said. “I’m ready for whatever will be thrown at me.”