(cool and thoughtful) “It might,” ... “The tree is enchanted to behave like a real tree. And I can see how such a thing would benefit her tribes greatly, although, as I said, it’s an unusual queen who would choose a path toward peace and cooperation over clear and simple vengeance.”

(calm, cool, and curious) “We haven’t had a Cirrus in many years,” ... “And I don’t recall any IceWings leaving us for the Talons of Peace — unless they were from the lower classes, outside the rankings. Perhaps that’s why I don’t know him. Or perhaps he changed his name.”

(briskly) “Princes Winter and Hailstorm,”  ... “Your task is simple. Enter the Diamond Caves and search until you find the frozen dragon by the river chasm. Touch one of these spears to her.” ... “Whoever returns shall take first place in the rankings. The other … we bid farewell.”