"English, I think," she admitted. "But it's a little hard to tell. Most business happens in the Tower district, where there are...well...spells."

In her experience, people had a couple different reactions to the idea of 'spells.' Most often, they thought it was a joke and didn't believe her. Other times, they went on the defensive. And rarest of all, they believed her.

She tucked a piece of hair behind her ear.

He's going to think I'm crazy. I guess I can't blame him. I'd feel the same way if our positions were reversed.

"Please don't laugh."