Devra stiffened noticably, offended. "The Warlord Princes and other males would know that we don't emotionally manipulate them and I wasn't trying to do that with you, Mr. Skywalker. I was repeating to you something my daughter had said about you because I thought you would like to know that one of your students holds you in high regard. I apologize that you thought otherwise. Some of us witches are known for saying exactly what we are thinking."

It was certainly clear that Devra didn't like having her honesty referred to as manipulation.

Even if she hadn't believed this was the best place for her daughter, she could well imagine what kind of fight she would have if she tried to make her leave right now.