Reaching inside, she drew out a necklace – a simple leather string and an eagle’s talon of brass or gold. Then she turned to the captain. ‘Would you tie this for me, please?’ But Lostara simply stared at the talon. ‘Captain.’ She looked up, met Tavore’s eyes. The Adjunct sighed. ‘I am a child of the Emperor – what more is there for you to understand, Lostara Yil?’
