"Is it? Am I an honorary Starkhavener now? Or whatever someone from Starkhaven is called." Ellana doesn't notice that he doesn't call her by name in return. Her blood is pumping and her breath is coming out in big puffs that hang in the air as fog. She's far too energized to worry whether or not he recalls her name like she did his.

"But is there an easy way to brake? Because I'd rather not knock anyone down if I can help it. Not everyone will be able to take it like you."