So, now she’s an elf with the memories of a human who wanted to grow up a troll. No one is going to notice, right? Habel is given the title of Novice and as she is the only one for decades, she stands out. She is assigned a guide and steered around the morning events in the tower, getting a feel for the rhythm of life as an elf. There is a bit of work, a lot of play, and a lot of people staring at her. She is introduced to the Elder of the tower and he sees through her bluff about her forgetting her history. She is not the first to keep their memories and he hopes she will not be the last.

Years have passed, and Habel continues her journey to nudge the elves into social interaction with other races. Her own interaction is her business. Habel has enjoyed learning all she could, gaining new skills and new friends. Her heart still aches to find a companion, but she doesn’t see one when she looks at the elves around her. When the dragon engineer asks to meet her for dinner, her heart beats a little faster. When she puts her hand in his, her pulse trips like a hammer. Her heart had chosen him years ago; she just hadn’t let him know. He had never asked.