"I don't think that's it, Nadeen," Kerri says. "I do, however, think that Lady Sparrow has more experience with ruling at the moment. She has had squires who have thrived under her leadership, and she has co-ruled with Baroness Coradel. Perhaps you just need a bit more experience? You might do well to take a squire, for example." The kettle boils, and she prepares the teapot, warming it, then steaming the tea leaves in it before adding the water.