( she nearly comes to a dead halt at the mention of her mother's name on his lips. they'd discussed her mother before, yes, but that was over text. )

I don't think he likes to dwell on the past, anyway. ( Baela remarks on her father, not without a hint of bitterness. let's not discuss how quickly her father remarried, yes? )

I do read for leisure. Jace and I have been exchanging books we find in the Library. I'm going to borrow your lizard book when you're done with it now, too. ( you know. just to show they share interests.

after a moment. ) My mother rode for the joy of it. And you could see her joy. Feel it radiating from her with every flight.