The Stones have a plan for him.

I think it would be better to leave out the telepathic part.

Sharpen one blade at a time.

We only lose our advantage if we fail to take the risk. -- Ani Chenak

We only lose our advantage if we fail to take the risk," Ani in The Balance: The Stone's Blade, Book Two.

His thoughts flicked between the confidence of the Anyala Stone, the expectations of his world, and, the certainty of his failure.

You didn't have to look your enemy in the eye or take responsibility for their deaths or injuries with a killing light beam. Killing someone at such a distance required no courage, strength, or intelligence.