Ah, but this one's tongue is forked indeed. A smile like the blossoming of snowdrops tugs at Arduinna's lips - indulgent and icy as she listens to the honey being dripped into her ear along with the poison. "The woods are their own," she confirms, still soothing away the hurts caused to the tree by Zariah's lightning. "And you are correct in your words about the bright ones who flicker and dance through these trees. But as you well know, even unwelcome things can have their uses."
Inclining her head to the other woman - allies, indeed - Arduinna straightens up once the tree is healed and watches Zariah with molten eyes. "I shall speak to Delah," she says. "For now, be sure you do not anger this forest further, young queen. Its guardians are watching." She nods back towards where Zariah came; a silent indication that their conversation is over.
Sum of all, and by them, driven
To conquer every mountain shown
