"Good." His voice was a growl in her ear, though it seemed to come from no source. "Now focus on my voice."  There was a moment of silence, then he spoke again. "There is only my voice, and nothing else. Amora..." His voice echoed into silence. "Amora, I am your friend and teacher. Heed and love me..." Silence for another moment. "...but know that in the end it will be your judgement that counts... not mine."