"That sounds like a horrible place to live in. I imagine the Circle was a breather after experiencing that," Cullen sighs, trailing behind to wrap an arm around Nellie's shoulder for a half-hug. He lets his arm linger there for a while before letting go, remembering that they couldn't risk being too conspicuous. "And this new Knight-Commander, I've heard of her. Meredith, I think her name is."

"That's her," Solona adds to the conversation. "I remember she had lovely hair. Ash blonde and fell down in waves."