"This is fate." The Ancestor sighed deeply and released my hand. "I should have known when I realized the depths of your anger and your willingness to kill."
For some reason, although I was curious, I somehow couldn't be bothered to ask for an explanation. I knew they would eventually get to that.
Behind me, I could hear Bruce and Jeanette approach us.
"You did well making him your sworn brother that quickly." The Ancestor praised Bruce and nodded. "Saved us from a whole lot of guesswork and pain, you did."
"Thank you, Ancestor." Bruce bowed deeply.
"I guess you need to know the whole story." The Ancestor looked at me and sighed deeply again.
"I've looked forward and dreaded this moment for so long, and now, it's finally upon me." The Ancestor said ruefully. "Sit down here next to me once more."
I obeyed him wordlessly.
"Some things are better shown than told. Close your eyes."
