"Well, she's stuck jest learnin' whatever they're teachin' her here, special or not," Zoe points out, sounding vaguely amused. "She's a good kid, though, at least, I'll give her that. Good t'know she's got more friends here."

It's been a long time since Zoe's had to fly it alone. At least the younger folk seem to have somebody they know.

"Y'good with that horse, now? Or need me for the back end?"