Abda took a curving market street and ducked into a narrow alley, avoiding a small group of Path members who shouted against the winds, “Look no further for the root of your suffering! It is the Jedi! The Jedi misuse the Force, and the Force must be free!” Once, Abda had been among them, taking their teachings wherever the elders sent her. Now she almost felt sorry for them, because they may be part of the Path, but they were not chosen by the Mother, as she had been. They were not special.

