From the “Agatha’s Bad Plan” series, in which she actually does decide to try to rescue whoever might be left in Passholdt (spoilers: there isn’t anyone left to save).
Quote:‘I don’t know what a kolee is,’ said Gil. ‘But with my father the testing is endless.’
‘Grindstone,’ Agatha said, not quite under her breath. Gil looked bewildered again.
‘Teacher,’ Zeetha said, exerting herself not to laugh at either of them. ‘In the Skifandrian warrior tradition. Kolee-dok-zumil. Teacher and student, cause and effect, grindstone and knife. It doesn’t translate perfectly. It’s a very intimate relationship, but not a gentle one.’ After a second’s thought, she added, ‘Of course, it’s usually between women. Fathers are expected to be a gentling influence.’
Gil stared at her. ‘Not only is that not usually the case in Europa, but...definitely not my father.’
‘Ah, well--’ Zeetha paused, glanced sideways at Agatha, and tapped a finger thoughtfully against her lips. ‘Actually, doesn’t he go around making people stop fighting each other?’
Agatha made a noise somewhat like a hiccup.
‘Yes, but not really on a personal level,’ said Gil. ‘And he does it by threatening to hit them harder than the other person could if they don’t stop.’
Zeetha shrugged and deadpanned, ‘Okay, so he’s in touch with his feminine side,’ just to watch Gil’s eyes bulge.