Tain Hu volunteered, you know?” Barhu threw the mooring lines up at Yawa. “She went in with her eyes open. Both eyes open to the end. It was her choice. She knew it was the right way.” “She’d have torn my eyes out if I ever hurt you, Baru!” “Take care of my parents if I don’t come back. Tell them I’m sorry—no, tell them I did my best.” Barhu shoved off from the quay. “Make sure Xe gets back to Aurdwynn. She has a child there. Make sure Aminata gets a pardon.” “For Devena’s sake, Baru, what’s out there worth risking your life?”
