Excerpts from Sothavi's meeting in Ilithi

Sothavi says to Jairem, "Please understand. He is doing what he must. He just needs to be bridled from time to time."

Sothavi says, "I'm afraid his actions are only paving the way to more innocent casualties."

Sothavi says, "The Inquisition is not going away, my children. It really is not."

Sothavi says, "We are besieged from every direction. If you cannot understand the grave need for cleansing from within, at least do not throw yourself into the fire."

Sothavi says, "Yes, Khurek is an unethical zealot. Yes, Khurek is a singleminded hound. We all knew it when the decision was made."

Sothavi says, "An anti-Inquisition riot will not drive out Khurek any more than it did in Forfedhdar. Nor will threat of death. The man has sold his soul to Aldauth, for gods' sake."

Sothavi says, "Regardless, the overall damage is done, and it falls to me to mend it."

Sothavi tilts her head up.

Jairem nods to Sothavi.

Sothavi says, "I will speak to Khurek."