"I'm not the interesting one. That's Briar, and Rosethorn, and Parahan. They've done all these things, and they know languages, and books, and different people. I just know stones. Not even all of those. She yawned. Then I look forward to our meeting with your friends. Truly, Evumeimei, do not value yourself so little. You are a bright light in my underground home" (p.302).