"Not even once," Alanna snorts.

That's not entirely true. The day they separated they had to switch clothing a bit.

She doesn't really like thinking about that day, though.

"Studying sorcery is allowed, especially if an older brother tries for his shield." She holds her hands wide to indicate herself. "He's much happier. For some reason, he didn't want to spend his time riding and whacking at things with sharp sticks."

Madness.