"....14....I was in public school at 14, so no, I can't understand that...." Shade truthfully replied, unable to find any sort of probable logic behind this girl. The only way this could have happened is if she were hiding her whole life. And what child would ever willingly hide for that long??

"Also, your flame is weak. If you're trying to intimidate someone, at least don't light only your hand. It's a poor try, and kind of insulting in a way." Shade continued in his monotone, slightly snobbish(?) voice.