"I'd like to find whoever taught the Stump that extra work builds character and push him down the stairs," Neal told Kel at lunch. She smiled and returned to solving a puzzle.

Tuesday was more of the same. Only her sparrows' reaction to her arm-strengthening exercises - they lined up on her windowsill like spectators at a tournament - made Kel smile that day.

Getting her lance, Kel stuck the first plug back into its socket. She began to oil and polish the wood anew, thinking. Had Neal known about this? She tried to remember if she'd ever seen him touch her lance.

He was giving Kel advice and was helping her out as he believed this time of the year was tough for her. He insisted for her to go home and take her leave. And most importantly, he forgive the Kel from getting expelled and just give her punishment work

She was trying to support Joren, but seemed very dull whatsoever. This information can be located at page 82

Merric took a glance at the boys with slight disgust and resentment. Why? the boys were bullies and bossed people around. Merric was not pleased.

Wyldon was concerned with Kel and her current condition. This evidence can be located at page 85

He start to runway when the Kel and the gang start to fight. And I don't understand why he fight the bullys with Kel.