It's infuriating, really, how even when Alina is trying to help her, Zoya makes it difficult, nigh impossible. But maybe there was never any use in it. Maybe Zoya had already decided it was worth it, for all the dangers.

But even as she thinks these unkind things, she can't bring herself to completely forsake her to it.

"Consider it friendly advice. Don't worry. It won't happen again."