"The child attacked me. A three day old infant used shadow magic as a weapon. Do you see now? Do you understand why she has to die? She's already dangerous. Already willing to hurt people to survive."
"She was defending herself! You were about to kill her! Any living creature would fight back!"
"And that's exactly the problem. She's too strong, too instinctive with her power. She'll hurt people without meaning to. Kill them without understanding what she's done. And by the time she's old enough to control her curse, the damage will be irreparable."
"Then we'll teach her. Train her. Help her learn control before anyone gets hurt."
"You can't train away instinct. Can't teach away power this fundamental. I've spent my entire life watching cursed individuals struggle and fail to contain what they are. Your daughter won't be any different."
