Coney

Coney rocks back and forth, concerned about these mighty, shadowy forces at work. Jahn's comment forces her to think twice about the situation.

"I get what you mean. But carry your metaphor further. The head of the snake, without the body to move it, is helpless. The Devourer is only dangerous because the Claw-Birthed Lady is propelling events forward. She is the body. She is what is causing the others to become more active.

Think of how a predator hunts a snake. Does it attempt to bite the head? No. The head has fangs. The head is too dangerous. But seize the body and shake the life from it, and the head dies as well."