“You know, hearing what you’re going through reminds me of what I used to hear from Sserys all the time.” “Who is that?” “Oh, no one special. You wouldn’t remember. Anyways…” The Drake trailed off and then shook his head briskly. He looked at Pawn. “He told me to keep looking around, at my officers, at my soldiers. In each battle, in war, in peace, look for someone who can inspire others. Someone with talent, courage, a spark. And then to nurture that spark until that individual can surpass me. Only then would I step aside.” “If no one else can command, you must.”
