Bk 2: Chapter one (10)

"Be careful, Chief, I might get offended." Lucy said casually, not a hint of anger in her eyes.

"Fact does not fear offence." he answered.

"You speak fact, then? You claim to be from a world different from mine. Does the ability to see the future circulate amongst your people?" Lucy smiled softly.

"Do you think yourself infallible?" Chief Nnung asked.

"Are you asking if I consider the possibility of failure? No. I have chosen my path without regret. Failure is possible, but I just don't care." Lucy answered.

"Failure is sure. We will only observe how you fail and make sure you fail the right way." he said.

"Why is it important to you that I do so?" she was actually curious right now. This man spoke as though he not only knew her plans, but the outcome as well.

"I wish to gauge your choices Lucy. Someone must, lest your choices be seen as coercion. My people care little for the plot, but we insist that there be no regret on your part." he said.