Inessa nods, no offense taken but seeing the necessity of explaining what she can about Circle life. "Some experiences were far worse than others, I admit, but I cannot refrain from offering my own perspective.

...and yes, I was." Her voice is calm and even, but Inessa's gaze slides away. "I was a child, but I remember well what Uldred's rebellion caused. And I place the blame squarely on him and those who followed his despicable methods. I'm not certain I can ever forgive him for turning my home into a place of horror. Many others who bore witness and survived are of the same mind in that."