jace shoves his hands in his pockets and leans against the wall , making it clear he has no intention of leaving . '' if you 'd like directions back to the interstate , i 'd be happy to help you out . '' '' i 'm not going anywhere . '' jace lifts an eyebrow . '' i 'm afraid you are . '' ian grabs my arm and pulls me across the porch and away from
jace

'' you ca n't just ignore the world , zelana , '' dahlaine told her . '' there are changes taking place all around you . the creatures of the wasteland are growing restless , and it wo n't be too long before the dreamers arrive . we need to be ready . '' '' it 's not nearly the age of the dreamers yet , is it ,
dahlaine

'' gruber , it 's good to talk to you . when i am overcome with the duties of the day , it is pleasant to take a few moments to listen to your philosophy of life . '' '' ah , first minister , it is no philosopher i am . my schooling was very sketchy . '' '' you do n't need schooling to be a
philosopher