“Different time, different place,” I said. “Things can change. People can change.”

“Throughout history, people with new ideas—who think differently and try to change things—have always been called troublemakers.”

“Nothing he said could change what I think of you. I've had my mind made up about you for a long time... and it's all good.”

“Wanting and needing are two different things.”

“Cool,” I said. “You can IM with the Council from campus. Maybe you can command people to do your homework.”

“Is it really so terrible being around us?"I blushed. "No," I said. "But . . . it's complicated. I've been taught certain things my entire life. Those are hard to shake.""The greatest changes in history have come because people were able to shake off what others told them to do.”

“Don't worry know what you can't change. rest when you can so you'll be ready for tomorrows battle.”