The Sword of Kaigen

by M.L. Wang

“The Matsudas are the masters of the Whispering Blade,”

remembering to order her name the Yammanka way—given name and then surname. “I’m a first year in Limestone Four.”

“Most strong things are rigid. If you are water, you can shift to fit any mold and freeze yourself strong. You can be strong in any shape. You can be anything.”