"I can be you as easy as I can be her," Lonnie said, in a perfect imitation of Isabel's voice, then carefully sniffled. "It was so sad, Zan couldn't be here, but I'm willing to take on the responsibility... I know we have a lot to do before I can be accepted, but I just want to serve my people...." She smiled, and her voice reverted to ist previous street-wise accent. "And if Kivar wants me, they'll have me. That's what's important."