"...I wish you didn't. I wish you knew only the good parts, and not the bad ones. No one should know that sort of cruelty." Especially not from those who were supposed to be guards and guardians.

"I suppose if Cadash knows, that's all that truly matters. Hers, and yours, are the good opinions that matter the most." He thought about it, "And Cullen ... whom I might get a vicious little thrill, having him hear from you why you've chosen me."

He smiled again, eyes brightening. "Such the gentleman..."