Isibel knows for a fact that this is not true, that elves in general consider their bargain regarding their lifespans a done deal: their magic for their centuries, with the dragons something of a cheat. They haven't thought of it. She did, but was always too skittish around dragons to talk to Elfmages for long. Till recently.

She doesn't agree. Or didn't, anyway.

She's not sure now.

She reads.