"Pel's spoken about him--? Well, I suppose she would have, if you know her and Merrick's relationship." She paused for a moment, to wonder just why Pel would be talking about Merrick in the first place. She supposed it must have come up in conversation, somehow. It's not like it was a secret. She wanted to ask if Pel had mentioned anything about her, but thought better of it. It would hardly do to seem self-centered to this new man.

"But you're right. Pel is one of the most intelligent women I know, and she has great judgment. She'll make an amazing Keeper, when the time comes for it." She spoke with surety and pride, back straightening. Pel was, after all, the ideal First--Beleth would know. She'd been shown often enough.