<em>She shakes her head, still trembling, tears falling hotter than ever.<br/><br/>"You don't understand... Why do you think everyone else didn't step in? Why do you think even the barbarians and paladins stood on the sidelines? Because they were afraid, Ilaneshi. They were afraid of all of them. Of him, most of all. If he... if he had... I couldn't have... oh... Please, be careful, Ilaneshi... they'll be after you now..."<br/><br/>The beguiler's eyes shine, wide and big in the dim light as she fights back her tears.</em>