( if kings are considered powerful old men anyway. though moiraine doesn't really listen to them -- her instructions come from a powerful woman and she's used to vague ones. she does exactly the same )
They may be truthful or they may be afraid to not have an answer, wanting to promise with the hope that they can do such a thing when it comes time.
( a sentiment moiraine knows well. she may make plans but they're always in hope that when it comes time everything she needs will be ready, that it can be done )
I suppose we'll see how that unfolds after our boats have reached our destination.
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( if kings are considered powerful old men anyway. though moiraine doesn't really listen to them -- her instructions come from a powerful woman and she's used to vague ones. she does exactly the same )
They may be truthful or they may be afraid to not have an answer, wanting to promise with the hope that they can do such a thing when it comes time.
( a sentiment moiraine knows well. she may make plans but they're always in hope that when it comes time everything she needs will be ready, that it can be done )
I suppose we'll see how that unfolds after our boats have reached our destination.