The night's chilly breath tickles up my neck and finds my ear, whispering secrets only the wind knows.

I'll try to communicate, Taylor said. She spoke slowly and deliberately. Hello! We need help. Is your village close? My village is Denver. And I think it's a long way from here. I'm Nicole Ade. Miss Colorado. We have a Colorado where we're from too! Tiara said. She swiveled her hips, spread her arms wide, then brought her hands together prayer-style and bowed. Kipa aloha. Nicole stared. I speak English. I'm American. Also, did you learn those moves from Barbie's Hawaiian Vacation DVD? Ohmigosh, yes! Do your people have that, too?

There are no safe choices. Only other choices.

...I took Advanced PowerPoint last semester. You guys are always misunderestimating me. I'm totally ready to handle the big stuff.

There's a lot about discovering who you are and how difficult that is. And it never stops.

The rules of magic, my dear, are best not discusses. For once we understand the illusion, we no longer believe it.

What you want can be yours. But you must first know what it is you want.