"Hold out your hand," he commanded softly, and she obeyed.

"Look at me," the old man commanded softly.

"Think of the water falling," he commanded softly.

"Close your eyes, Archbishop," he commanded softly, at the same time holding out his candlestick for Rhys Michael to take.

Without looking once at her, Gwaay softly commanded, "Strong wine for our warrior."

"Wait," he softly commanded, forcing her hands away, placing them firmly at her sides.

"Come, Biscuit," Serenity commanded softly, leading the animal away.

Don't turn your head," she commanded softly, "but I think your little buggers provoked a reaction.

"Go to your room, Daisy," he commanded softly.

"Tell me about it," he commanded softly.