Painful
Ezekiel gazed down at Tarah, her peaceful slumber bringing a soft smile to his lips. "Was she this sleepy?" he murmured with a pout, marveling at how quickly she had drifted off once she nestled into his arms.
Recalling their earlier conversation, he whispered, "You worry too much." He understood Tarah's concerns. Her visions offered guidance, but nothing was set in stone; the future remained uncertain, subject to change, as change was the only constant in their world.
That understanding led Ezekiel to grant Tarah the freedom to choose her own path when she ascended. While part of his decision stemmed from the realization that she fit the criteria of the woman he should be wary of, the primary reason was his belief that it was unjust for their kingdom's Seer to be bound by destiny to serve the kingdom's interests.