With little reason to keep it around, Meesei quickly dismissed the seeker. In truth, she felt somewhat unsettled looking upon it as well, but at least it would likely intimidate some of there less knowledgeable and more superstitious foes. Meesei understood when Janius voiced his concerns, but she could tell that Lorag was a fair bit more upset. He was staring at the book in her arms with obvious distrust. "Your judgment is normally fine, Alpha, but that book's a poison. We don't need it; it'll just poison your mind. I say we just throw the thing in the fire and be done with it."

Meesei let out a sigh. "I am sorry, but I cannot do that Lorag. Aside from the fact that it is likely not so easy to destroy, we are not in any position to deny advantages given to us. I will take the risk myself, and hopefully the reward will prove worthwhile. I apologize for making a scene of it all; that was not my intention. I wanted to read it quietly in my tent so that I could test how it functioned without worrying you. After having read it, I cannot see any obvious source of danger with reading it, apart from the fact that I have no perception of what is happening around my body here on Mundas. Even if I cannot be harmed while reading it, I would be wise to only read it when we are in a safe and secure location. Until then, I am going to make sure it does not leave my person."