"Mmm. Very well, come here." The woman replied, paused for a moment, and then spoke flatly. "Balean, leave. I don't<em>care</em>what you might have said to her. What I do here is between myself, her, and my goddess."<br/><br/>"But-"<br/><br/>"<em>No.</em>I do not<em>care</em>what you think, or what consequences you might fear. Leave.<em>Now.</em>" The priestess's voice dripped power, more than one might expect from her appearance. The clan leader paused for a long moment, then bowed and left. Turning her head toward Savyna, the woman tilted her head, looking just over Savyna's shoulder and spoke again. "Now. I don't care what you may have discussed with her. You were to be aided, at Shindra's word. I will aid you,<em>no matter</em>the consequences. Now,<em>choose</em>, my dear."