Chapter 45: Beyond Stupid

By their fourth month they had learned what Father Munidu sought to teach them. Even Sethlzaar showed a mastery of the technique, seeming capable of putting the dog to silence without having to look at it. Learning it before his remaining brothers, it seemed to solicit a suspicious look from Father Munidu.

“How effective is it against humans, Father?” Sethlzaar asked as they practiced the Abeet, a commandment that had their horses stand in place for as long as was required.