You have forced your way into my Hua, Eona. Change me. First, by your power- then, just by who you are.

His Majesty has always been a powerful man. Perhaps he has never had to distinguish between the two.

A cold realisation washed over me. From now on, my master would not always be there to protect and counsel me. 'This is big. Too big,' I said. 'What do I do?' 'You follow your destiny,' Ryoko said. 'As we all do. With honour and courage.

Watching my father plan and strategize for the resistance has taught me about trust.” She leaned forward. “Personal trust is very different from political trust, my lady. The first thrives on faith. The second requires proof, whether it be upfront or covert.” Awkwardly, she patted my hand. “His Majesty has always been a powerful man. Perhaps he has never had to distinguish between the two.

Men were always quick to believe in the madness of women.

I found power in accepting the truth of who I am. It may not be a truth that others can accept, but I cannot live any other way. How would it be to live a lie every minute of your life.

History does not care about the suffering of the individual. Only the outcome of their struggles. -P 462 Master Tozay to Eona