"You know of him?" asked Ina.
"You know Kier?" Athyn said at the same time.
"He repelled the ancient Shadow that threatened the woods," the eldest answered. "It is the only reason I know of his name."
"I came for him," said Athyn.
"I pose the same question as before. We move for justice. Should your life be overlooked because of what we seek?"
Ina surprised herself with her thoughts. "You cannot expect all to be as aware or conscious as Kier." She surprised herself even more to see she actually believed that.
The eldest nodded. "And you nullify one of my objections. How do you respond to the other one?"