"Unless any of them have really long memories or really good history books. The Wakewoods started here, you know." And ran off when it was clear neither side of the feud wanted them around. Not that she really thought that anyone would hold hundreds of years of history against her, it was just something to say.

"And are you kidding? I drop your name everywhere. I've got a cousin in the PD, that's useful info for people to know. Means I don't get ripped off."