Lirael hesitated before writing the letter. There was no reason to send it, no reason at all. He had the sly grin of a free magic creature and the stench was unmistakeable. His words and those of the blue girl had planted a seed of doubt in the Clayr's chest; one that could not easily be undone.
I do not know what you are. But I will find out. I will find out and I will learn how to stop you so that if you ever try to harm the people here...I will be able to prevent it someone will know how to protect them.
If I am wrong about you...I will find that out too.
Lirael
Then gathering her courage, the clayr stepped through the door; time to face her destiny, whatever that might be.