"It is, which is why no one has forced you to do that," Ellana answers sensibly. "Some rifters have volunteered of their own volition, and for their own reasons. But no one should be in charge of making that decision but you."

Rifters do have many questions, but they have the history, culture, religion, and politics of a completely new world to catch up on.

"I don't blame you for having many questions. So much here must seem unusual to you."