“The caption reads, “Emperor Andon-Roon enjoys a surge in popularity after brokering a peace deal with Caderyn after twelve cycles of war.” For some reason this evokes strong emotions in her – deep sorrow, anger – and she stares at the screen transfixed, as if straining to find herself in the story.”

“The caption reads, “Emperor Andon-Roon enjoys a surge in popularity after brokering a peace deal with Caderyn after twelve cycles of war.” For some reason this evokes strong emotions in her – deep sorrow, anger – and she stares at the screen transfixed, as if straining to find herself in the story.”

— Stephen Alder