Olivia POV
I had achieved a kind of patience while waiting for Iris to finish her analysis. Rodin was quietly helpful, and Brady had returned from her errand to organize getting Iris whatever equipment she needed.
I was so impressed watching her. How nice it would be to have a demonstrable skill, something like being a good gardener or a decent cook.
I was hardly without skills, of course. I knew the bloodlines of all the politically significant families; I knew the importance of placating political interests without giving the religious lobby too much power. I knew the law, both in books, in court, and behind closed doors.
But political knowledge was so ephemeral. As Luna, I would develop my skills with the Moon Goddess, and I hoped I would develop the wisdom and compassion needed for
