Kindleson, a young boy, one of the newest recruits, no doubt, was being dragged into the courtyard where Tom was making every resident watch. He was making an example out of Hermione. Until recently, she had been the only woman allowed to fight in combat and a lot of residents liked her. She had charisma. She had strength. She had power. She had brains. Qualities that Tom despised her for. These qualities also didn't fit with her new Korto status, and she desperately needed to learn her place. She was no longer a warrior.