“Baru loves me.” There was a silence of a different kind. Not, Aminata thought, a choreographed one. “You know Baru?” the voice asked, quietly. Its whole character had become wary, thoughtful, interested. “Know her? I’m her sworn protector. I’m her knight! The Duchess Vultjag made me her knight! Fuck with me, and you’re fucking with Tain Hu!”
