“You’re quiet. You say something and expect what you say to be followed but don’t explain why.” He held up his hands when she opened her mouth to defend herself. “I know. To you, it’s obvious. To them, it’s anything but, and they need that explanation. Both the elders and the villagers fear anything outside Birdon Leaf’s walls. That’s not the case for you. You understand what’s out there and don’t fear it. For them, it’s this scary place where danger lurks. They don’t like that, and they hate admitting they’re afraid. Then this little slip of a girl tells them how things are going to be but
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