"Let's hope. It's frustrating that that will be decided by the Divine, but I'm not about to submit to the Circle system regardless of her plans."

She shrugs at Korrin's comment. Ellana has never felt brave. If she had, she probably would have left the clan years ago. But Korrin is right about things being different now. The friends she makes here could be with her the rest of her life, no matter the distance between them.

"I'll keep that in mind." There's laughter in her voice, since she doubts she'd join up.