"The fae are unchanging. We live and live, and do not really grow." In Lan's experience, the fae do not have the potential to grow and change like humans do. Their experience of emotions is a different beast than that of mortals.

"Do you think, perhaps, there is a connection between your short lives and your ability to create? In order to achieve anything of note, all humans must build on the backs of giants. We do not do that."