“I hope you will not just listen, but speak as well,” Hecate said. “Limited though your strength may be, you are ancient beyond words and wiser than any of the young fools who rule the world today. I would welcome your advice, if you are willing to offer it.”
Alanna studied Hecate gravely for a long moment. Finally, she nodded.
“Very well, Hecate. You have been a benevolent patron to my wizard, and it seems that you are doing much as I would if only I had the power. There are some matters I dare not speak of, for fear of the consequences. But I will offer what counsel I may.”
“Excellent. Then let us scheme together, my comrades. While the great powers of the old order slaughter one another we shall creep like mice between their feet, and plant the seeds of a better world.”
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