<div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Retroactive: Sagacious reading of intent</div><div class="spoiler_body">  Sagacious reading of intent<br/>Cost: 3m; Mins: Linguistics 1, Essence 1; Type: Reflexive (Step 2)<br/>Keywords: Combo-OK, Social<br/>Duration: Instant<br/>Prerequisite Charms: None<br/>This Charm grants the Exalt insight into the motivation behind something the Chosen reads or hears. If the intent is hostile, this Charm perfectly defends against the attack.<br/><br/>This Charm is mirrored by the Abyssal Charm Scathing Cynic Attitude.</div></div><br/>The Veiled girl stepped hesitantly into the room as the Dynast took up a position beside the door with her back to the wall. Her bow and quiver both accessible but not strung.<br/>The two girls had both been hiding in the west and had received the invitation under suspicious circumstances. It was clearly some kind of trap, and Lalewira had insisted on ignoring it and traveling deeper into the forest to avoid detection, but Shine had reassured her that this mysterious benefactor meant no ill. Besides, even if it were a trap, hiding ill suited the chosen of creation, they could not run forever.<br/>Even with this knowledge, brining shine to nexus was a precarious task, and both girls were on guard for any possible complications that could arise. Lalewira's position gave her a tactical advantage over the room, and allowed her to notice people entering before they noticed her. Shine on the other hand, simply stood motionless near the center, observing each newcomer with a mixture of wonder and suspicion. She had never seen such an amazing assortment of people and creatures.