Elara had a young apprentice named Kael. Kael was talented; he could mimic Elara’s patterns perfectly. He worked harder than anyone else, staying late into the night to ensure every thread was straight. Yet, despite his technical perfection, the customers only ever wanted Elara.
Elara nodded.
Elara smiled and handed him a small, dusty mirror. "Go to the market tomorrow. Do not bring silk. Just bring this mirror. When a customer approaches you looking for a gift, don't show them a product. Show them the mirror, and tell me what you see." Vazgeçilmez Olmanın Sırrı Oku