My dear Irontounge. When have I -ever- made it known or acted in a
manner that I call myself strong? I lack the ability to fight, I have
never boasted otherwise, nor shall I ever until I can hold my own on the
battlefield. I was not born to be a warrior, or else I would be seeking
entrance into Lord Aegis's ranks.

However, there are many kinds of strength and weakness. I percieve
myself as a woman of the mind, and therefore I find no need to fight.
When push comes to shove, there are those who rush to jump up and
retrieve their weapons. I am not one of those people. You could say it's
because I can't fight that I do not do this, and you'd probably be half
right. But I was raised to know that violence is not the answer.

So, you see, Irontounge. Your insults to me of weakness and hatred mean
nothing to me. Because, once again you see, for it to matter, it'd have
to be true.

Ostara


Penned by my hand on the 9th of Ero, in the year 281 AF.