I nodded in understanding, because I had felt that way, too, and often still did feel that way about Darrow. It was so odd, the way things worked here, but I preferred it to being on the Island with Peter.

I found it scary at first, too, I wrote. But the kids in the Home are mostly terribly nice and if anyone is rude to you at school, just punch them once really hard. They tend to leave you alone after that. I smiled as I showed her what I had written, as if I was telling a joke, but I really did mean it. Punching bullies once, showing them you were strong, that tended to get them off your back for the most part.