“She won’t be able to serve the Favored tomorrow, will she?” “Certainly not,” replies the old man. “You’ll have to postpone the challenge.” The Ash King sighs. “Many of the girls already hate her. This won’t help matters.” “I think she gained more friends than she lost today,” replies the old man. “Loyal, grateful friends who are, perhaps, more worth having than a flock of twittering throne-seekers.” “You always put things into perspective, Jonald,” says the Ash King.
