Nita's own investigations into her shadow had been about as conclusive as Will's - and while the boy's own nature felt familiar, it was also very much Not. It didn't feel like a good sign towards figuring things out, at any rate.

"It certainly acts wild, but I don't think that's what you mean," Nita said, having made her way to where Will was standing, hands in her pockets.

Below her, her shadow looked miffed, and made a show of scoffing at Will.