hand-even in Thay, a handshake was a gesture of trust.
She strode forward and took it. They studied each other, eye to eye. Nethreene's grip was as firm as any man's, but the hand she raised unselfconsciously to touch his cheek was woman-gentle. He didn't risk the same familiarity with her. She seemed disappointed when they stepped apart.
'Consider my name a gift, Lauzoril. Remember it when you look at your daughter. Say it aloud when you need to collect a debt.'
'Perhaps I will,' he replied with a smile. 'Perhaps someday I will.'
The zulkir started walking again.
This time the Simbul did not call him back. About the Author Lynn Abbey is the co-creator of Thieves World, the first shared-world fantasy series. In addition to numerous non-Thieves World fantasy novels, she has also authored three books in the DARK SUN® series for TSR. She lives in Oklahoma. DARK SUN is a registered trademark owned by TSR, Inc..
