Leo had almost slipped by unnoticed by Mera, successfully blended into the crowd of Exiles. Only his words caught her attention finally and she turned her head to make out who it was who had spoken to her until she recognized him as the least friendly boy from the orphanage. As far as she knew, he had been the "least" dangerous, but he was defensive when it came to the children. She thought she understood why, however.

"I have no desire to blend in," she said, tucking some wet locks behind her ear.