Hmph. The sea air is particularly sharp tonight. It reminds me of the forests back home—the ones that never wanted me. Funny how things work out. I was so determined to be alone, to need no one. Now... I find myself getting irritated if the chatter in the common room dies down for too long.

This ridiculous crew has burrowed under my skin. Don't get me wrong, I'm not happy about it. But if any of you get so much as a splinter, you're coming to my infirmary. I'll be the one scolding you for being careless while I patch you up. That's just how it is.