Technically, I think that makes it not a conversation anymore. Oxurg shouts over everyone, half his words in Agnacki, something about Quain’s assertion being “blasphemic,” whatever that means. Voand’s and Ymana’s words are lost under his, and I can barely make out Quain’s calm voice at all. This is certainly government productivity at its best. Tiav must have a similar thought, because he taps something on his com-tablet. The mouths on the screen keep moving—other than Quain’s—but no sound comes out. The muting must affect everyone, because after a moment, true silence extends its arms to all of them. No more talking. “It’s bad enough Liddi can’t speak for herself,” Tiav says. “We don’t need to argue as if she isn’t standing right here. Personally, as an Aelo, I think Quain’s theory sounds possible. Liddi, do you remember anything about your passage that might mean the Khua let you through?”
