The rest of us find it useful to record our knowledge in these things called books, when powerful magical artifacts are unavailable. [ Teasing, again. ] It may only be useful to you in the end, but it's important to remember where one comes from, especially when circumstances force you to live far from home.

And if you're going to make enticing offers like that... I only ask that you keep this to yourself for now. [ She glances around to be sure that no one is paying attention, then unfastens her mask from the hood that she wears. There's nothing particularly shocking underneath - just an old woman. She fusses her hair back into place, and re-tucks it under her scarf, out of habit. It's nice to be out of the that mask. She doesn't know how Jack does this all of the time. ]

I told you I go by Shrike, and that was true, but my real name is Ana. Ana Amari. The mask is to hide my identity. I'm - well, how do I put this? Rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated.