Out of Phaze

Now it occurred to Mach that either Stile or the Red Adept could have prevented Fleta's suicide, had they wished to. But what better way to discourage him from remaining in Phaze, than to let Fleta die! Suddenly he understood the nature of the critical mistake the Adept Stile had been fated to make: to let Fleta commit suicide.

Mach's will hardened. 'We shall go with you,' he said.

Suchevane turned an appalled countenance to them. 'I know it be the only way,' she said. 'I cannot say nay. But O, what mischief be coming o' this!' And from her, too, came the splash of complete conviction.