"Not likely," Zoe says, dry as the Sahara, really. "I thought about encouraging Hadyn to challenge her. He's probably the only one who could really take her on, but..." They weren't even supposed to be friends.

The Hearts, and then maybe Sophie. She's not doing it until October - though she hasn't mentioned her plans yet to anyone. She's only barely narrowed down the targets, and she's still going to need to find a sword she's comfortable enough with.

It's not bad to learn a few different things, if someone is going to drag her into it. As long as she actually wants to learn it. "Good." She gives Sandy another hug. "It's going to be okay, you know."

Even though she's said that at least three times in this conversation.