Legally? Fifteen is the age where you can get a sweeper liscense. I got my hands on a gun around thirteen, though. Started developing the Reflect Shot at fourteen... So somewhere around there, I got the idea in my head that the world is a nice place. [A faint smile.] But it just takes some consideration. Helping people came along after, and I became a sweeper when I found out I could get paid for it.

[A nod. So that's what happened. .... She's almost afraid to ask the next part, but...]

You met Leila around then?

[Cats and their curiosity.]