"That was something Avani and I couldnt understand court politics, she compared it to clan pride among the Taur'ohtar." Akasa shook his head. "Although from what we hear your people think of us I doubt many of the court women would even bother with me."

Hari chuckled. "Being taught as a child and actually using a sword are two very different things." Avani rolled her eyes and nodded to Erik steadying the horse mouthing the word dismount. "Hari you let your mouth run away from you, do you really want to dishonor your home clan acting like a slighted child." Her voice cold and almost distant.