#maybe it’s because I crave a book about dorian before exu

[ittybittyremy]

Ok but why did Leeta specifically say hi to Dorian? This has been stuck in my head for weeks.

The most obvious answer would be that she met him while EXU trio were in Zephrah. The reason I’m not sure about this is because she’s never had much (or any) reaction to Fearne (or the other way around). Though, it’s possible that her and Dorian had a private talk during the Zephrah visit.

It’s also possible the she specifically said hi to him because she saw him in passing during the Zephrah visit but didn’t see him when Bells Hells were there.

Or Leeta picked up on Orym’s crush and was doing some big sister teasing.

But here’s the thing: I don’t believe in simple answers. I have crazy thought…

What if Leeta met Dorian before he left the Silken Squall?

Timeline wise, it would make sense. Leeta became the Master of Defence six years ago. Dorian had already been away from home for a year before meeting the Crown Keepers. So there would be a 4-5 year timeframe where they could’ve met each other.

It’s possible that at one point in time, the Voice went to the Silken Squall to have a meeting with their rulers. Naturally, her right hand would be there as well. Maybe sometime during the visit, they talked.

This is a huge stretch but the odds of this being the case are not a 0.