For her own cup, Ellana puts in two spoonfuls of sugar. She has a sweet tooth. Then she lifts her cup and lightly blows on the tea to cool it before taking a sip.

"I'm afraid not," she answers with a smile. The elves might be like the Nevarrans in that they don't burn their dead, but the elves lay their people to rest in the ground and don't save them for later.

"I'm sure it goes without saying that my upbringing hasn't prepared me for all the issues Circle mages face, and living away from society has skewed my views on other things. More than that, I've found when we have discussions in the Council that I may be able to form an opinion easily enough, but I have trouble expressing it. I know I can read up on Circle politics and issues facing mages in the library, but I need to look elsewhere to find help expressing myself in a debate. I want to be the best representative for my people that I can be. And you express yourself so well. Do you think you could give me some help?"