Sedi

Sedi Cwan, unlike the overenthused Si Cwan, didn't immediately trust the evidence of his eyes.

Dark Allies Peter David 1999

Sedi Cwan's last thoughts were of him, and undoubtedly an explanation was contained therein as to why he had just deprived Si Cwan of his continued wisdom and intelligence.

Dark Allies Peter David 1999

And if it was understandable to him, why couldn't it be understandable to Sedi Cwan?

Dark Allies Peter David 1999

Upon learning what Si Cwan had done, his father— Sedi Cwan's brother—publicly congratulated the young noble on his handling of the situation.

Dark Allies Peter David 1999

"That is impossible," said Sedi Cwan for what seemed the hundredth time that day.

Dark Allies Peter David 1999

Sedi Cwan was not especially tall, but he was wide and beefy and his strength was almost as legendary as his temper.

Dark Allies Peter David 1999

Well… perhaps, Si Cwan realized, it was just that Sedi Cwan had so many other things on his mind.

Dark Allies Peter David 1999

It seemed to Si Cwan that Sedi was steeling himself, preparing for a sight that he did not particularly want to see.

Dark Allies Peter David 1999

Since Si Cwan was the ranking noble, despite his youth, and also Sedi Cwan's closest relative, he was asked what he wanted done with Sedi Cwan's body.

Dark Allies Peter David 1999

And since it was Sedi Cwan who had commanded the fleet, it would be his disgrace to bear.

Dark Allies Peter David 1999