The peak of Sabine's emotional outburst had passed by now. She still had her head in her hand, but exposed one half of her face. She breathed in through her mouth in lieu of her blocked nose. "You sound much like Ri'vashi," Sabine commented. "Not...in any anger, no. You are both warriors and leaders. I am an alchemist and a mage. I perform best in a laboratory, not on a battlefield [i]or[/i] in a council room."

Sabine opened one eye to look over at Do'rhajul. "Rhajul, your advice is appreciated. But I think you need to explain why you think I deserve respect. There are others better than me at what you mention. I feel...out of my depth."