"Not that long ago I'd probably have made a bigger deal of it."

But in light of everything, the things she had learned, the things she had lost, shoes were just a smallest of her concerns. Having to walk barefoot on cold pavement for a few blocks, weren't there kids in Zaun doing it every day, and losing a good pair of boots, the explosion from Jinx's rocket flashed in her mind and Caitlyn had to stop for a moment and close her eyes. A small twinge in her back causing her draw a breath.

"I'm sorry, I just realized I haven't asked your name yet, or introduced myself. I'm Caitlyn, Caitlyn Kiramman, and have just recently arrived, just over a month ago."