It really did explain everything, and Tahiri snorted in amusement.

"Only once," she felt the need to emphasize. Yeah, it explained everything.

"And I'll see what I can do; I don't think Tekli and Danni will mind terribly. Actually, I'd guess they wouldn't mind any comments you might have, either, although," she cautioned, "how much I can get for you will depend on what the shaper caste is willing to allow." She had a feeling he'd understand that.